Galaxy Nexus The latest flagship of the Nexus lineage Screen • 4.65" HD (1280 X 720 pixels) Super AMOLED • Contour Display (curved glass) Dimension • Size: 67.94 X 135.5 X 8.94 • Weight: 135g Memory • Storage: 16GB/32GB • Memory:1GB RAM Camera • 5MP continuous auto focus w/ LED Flash • 1.3MP Front • Zero Shutter Lag • Video Recording: 1080p back, 720p front Connectivity • GSM/HSPA+/3G/EDGE/GPRS • WIFI a/b/g/n • Bluetooth 3.0 • Micro USB • NFC Features • Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) • 1.2GHz TI OMAP4460 dual core CPU • Multicolored Notification LED • Buttonless front w/ Hyper Skin back • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
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Let's not beat around the bush. The Galaxy Nexus is definitely the best Android phone available today -- it's possibly even the best phone available today, period. Sure, it's not perfect -- we're disappointed that the camera doesn't deliver the same wow factor as the rest of the handset. It's an alright shooter, but it's just no match for the state-of-the-art. There's also room for improvement in terms of build and materials quality. Still, there's no denying the satisfying look and feel, the stunning display, the impressive performance, the excellent battery life -- the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Full review here.
The Verge
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The Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone ever made. It's one of the best smartphones ever made, and with a couple of minor tweaks (particularly to the camera), it could be the best smartphone ever produced.
Still, there's really not much to knock here. The hardware is elegant and smartly designed. The software is beautiful and useful. Google has cleaned up a lot of the bad, and replaced it with a serious amount of good. It's faster, smarter, and a lot more friendly than any of its predecessors. Ice Cream Sandwich easily gives iOS and Windows Phone a run for their money, and in many ways, it's a superior operating system than either of them. If there's a bone to pick, perhaps it's with the size, which could be off-putting to some, or the fact that right now the only carrier you can definitely get the phone on in the US will be Verizon. But those are minor blips on the radar, not show stoppers.
Since day one, I've been waiting for an Android device that lived up to the promise of such a powerful OS. I think I can stop waiting now. Full review here.
AnandTech
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The Galaxy Nexus is so important again because it's the only time Google gets to dictate everything - the hardware, the software, and update timing. There's also the element of freedom, with unlockable hardware out of the box. I find myself wishing that Google had begun its adventure sticking it to the carriers with pentaband WCDMA support like this phone finally has, as that would've been much more successful than the practice of releasing a few different Nexus variants with different bands.
As far as Ice Cream Sandwich is concerned, it really is Android perfected. Everything is smoother, faster and nearly all of our issues with the OS have been addressed. ICS brings Android into 2012 and gives Google a great platform to begin to introduce new features going forward. Android is now very close to UI performance parity with iOS, which eliminates a major tradeoff you had to make in the past. If you were hoping for ICS to be iOS with a Google logo on it, you'll be sorely disappointed. However if you're a fan of Android and just wished it were smoother and more polished, Ice Cream Sandwich is what you've been waiting for. Full review here.
SlashGear
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Make no mistake, this is the best Android phone around today. It’s impossible to divorce Samsung’s hardware from the Ice Cream Sandwich experience, for the moment at least. That may change as more manufactures offer Android 4.0 phones, but for now it’s tough to think of going back to a Gingerbread or earlier device. ICS’ finessed software works beautifully with Samsung’s hardware and – with the exception of the camera, perhaps, which can be a minor blot on the Galaxy Nexus’ score sheet – the sum of the two parts is massively compelling. Full review here.
BGR
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While there were some hardware complaints, and even though Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich isn’t the most intuitive or user friendly operating system, it’s absolutely one of the most powerful. Android 4.0 is coupled with the best smartphone Samsung has ever produced and easily leapfrogs any other competitor’s device.
Unfortunately in the Android world, this hardly lasts a long time, and as we have started to see in various leaks, there’s going to be some serious competition for the best Android smartphone in the world over the next few months. For now, though, this marriage of hardware and software, under Google and Samsung’s direction, is an absolute winner. Full review here.
Android Central
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Personally, I’ve already been taken in by the Galaxy Nexus’s charms, and have been thoroughly spoiled in the process. It’s the most impressive smartphone I’ve ever used, and after just a few days, older versions of Android already feel ... well, old. Many other phones will get a taste of Android 4.0 in early 2012, but make no mistake, the Galaxy Nexus is the device that ICS was meant to be used on. The sheer speed of the hardware and software, combined with the slickness and beauty of the new stock Android UI makes the device a joy to use. Full review here.
Mobile Syrup
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The Galaxy Nexus is the best Android device ever because it’s the best all-round Android phone. Not only is the design almost flawless but the screen is sharp, the camera capable and the software a huge leap forward. Considering it will have a software lead of at least three to four months on any new device being released with ICS, for many people it is reason enough to upgrade. Ice Cream Sandwich is the biggest leap in smartphone operating systems since perhaps iOS 2 to iOS 3 (or maybe iOS 4 to iOS 5, we can’t decide) but it fundamentally alters the way Android users interact with their phones. Full review here.
Mashable
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Beyond those gimmicks that don’t work as well in the real world as they do on television commercials, Ice Cream Sandwich’s main claim to fame is that it’s a more-polished version of Android — it’s easier to use and more aesthetically pleasing than any of its predecessors. Bravo, Google — I’m looking forward to further refinements of Android, and if this leap forward is any indication, the world’s most popular smartphone operating system has even brighter days ahead.
Couple that with this gorgeous and subtly curved handset, and you have yourself a winner. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is by far the best Android phone I’ve seen yet. Full review here.
IntoMobile
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In a nutshell, the Galaxy Nexus is the best phone I've ever touched before. This is easy to say for a couple of reasons. Up until the Galaxy Nexus, my hands-down favorite phone was the Galaxy S II (specifically the Sprint and international versions) and the Galaxy Nexus is rather similar when it comes to in-hand feel and build quality. That said, the Galaxy Nexus goes above and beyond with a modern and sexy design that makes you feel like you're holding the future in your hand. Full review here.
AndroidGuys
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Based on the above definitions you wouldn’t think that Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus (SGN) is actually a culmination of anything good, particularly in the way of an Android phone. Literally, the name alone would indicate that you would have a billion stars connected together. But you would be wrong. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the best smartphone on the market today - bar none. Full review here.
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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the most exciting Android device I’ve had an opportunity to review. Not only does it feature an exceptional design by Samsung and an impressive list of specs, but it’s also the first device to utilize the newest version of Google’s mobile OS, Android 4.0.
It is, without a doubt, the best Android smartphone of the year.
yakju is the stock Google's firmware, so everything is safe here. non-yakju is Samsung's firmware, and will still receive update, but a different batch than yakju ones
For those who want to check Yakju or non-Yakju build on Galaxy Nexus:
1. Download "Android System Info" from market. 2. Launch it 3. Go to System tab 4. Under it, click to expand Buildinfo 5. See Product
download the USB driver and firmware files to Windows (may take multiple tries, keep trying). run USB driver app in Windows run firmware app in Windows put phone in download mode (power off, volume down + power on, plug USB cable in) in firmware app, click start!
and you're done! You're now yakju with latest Google ITL41F.
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5MP S5K4E1G is the camera sensor that is used in the Galaxy Nexus
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The S5K4E1G is a highly integrated QSXGA camera chip which includes CMOS image sensor (CIS) and CCP2- compliant image data interface. It is fabricated by SAMSUNG 90nm CMOS image sensor process developed for imaging application to realize high-efficiency and low-power photo sensor. The sensor consists of 2608 x 1960 effective pixels which meet with 1/4 inch optical format. The CIS has on-chip 12-bit ADC arrays to digitize the pixel output and also on-chip Correlated Double Sampling (CDS) to reduce Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) drastically. The image data interface performs data formatting, image compression, Image scaling and serial transmission using Sub-LVDS. The host controller is able to access and control this device via CCI bus. The S5K4E1G is suitable for low power camera module with 2.8V/1.8V power supply.
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I get the feeling I could repeat this a hundred times and people wouldn't listen, but here goes:
The number of megapixels on your camera phone does not matter.
Please, read that again. And again.
The limiting factor in your camera phone is the physical size of the sensor and the lens. You aren't going to resolve much good detail past 5 megapixels, AND you will start contributing heavily to noise by shrinking the photosites.
The new iPhone 4S camera is great, but it is not great because it is 8 megapixels. It is great because it's a high quality sensor and a nice lens. It is great in spite of it being 8 megapixels.
I have printed poster-size with a Nikon D2h. That was a 4 megapixels camera. Those were 4 very high quality megapixels with the right glass on the camera. Having more, lower quality pixels is not the right way to approach cameras. From binary vision at Android Forums
alternatively, if you seek to get better photo with the Galaxy Nexus, you could consider getting extended lens option from Photojojo
GearX_SaM is having a BULK ORDER now, get yours before its too late!
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Insufficient storage space?
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Try cloud storage: •Google Music for all your songs needs, you can upload up to 20,000 songs for free. •Plex for all your media files, including videos, photos, audios. •Dropbox for everything else. •Box is similar to Dropbox
Why does this phone not include a Micro SD slot?
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There are many reasons floating around, but the reason I’ve seen by at least a few Googlers is that if an app utilizes an SD card’s storage in some way (say, storing a user’s data) and then the user removes the card, that app has to be programmed to handle the card’s disappearance. It’s easier for developers to code apps that keep everything in the internal storage (e.g. the app’s folder in /data/data) than have to handle the presence/absence of external media.
Without an SD card, how can I flash ROMs, back up my data between wipes, etc?
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The internal media storage space (for example, the ~13GB left over in the UK model) IS subject to being wiped when user data is wiped (since it is mounted as /data/media). However, custom recoveries have been made for other devices that skip wiping this directory, so once CWM or another recovery for the GN comes out with that feature, you won't need to back-up your media folder before wiping.
What happened to USB mass storage?
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Galaxy Nexus doesn't support USB mass storage, instead it supports MTP and PTP which will work without any issue in Windows. However, Mac users will have to use this application to transfer file.
Screen?
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The display is HD SAMOLED, which is amazing. Despite having Pentile matrix arrangement, pixels are hard to discern.
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The 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display (1280 x 720 pixels) is simply beyond par. Gorgeous doesn't even begin to describe this screen -- try amazing, jaw-dropping, mind-boggling. As we mentioned in our first impressions, fonts are crisp, colors are vibrant, blacks are deep and viewing angles are exceptional. By Myriam Joire at Engadget
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Its a SGX540, the same one in the Nexus S, but significantly higher clocked, running at 384mhz.
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Iit's only the GPU that isn't as fast (the CPU is as fast as anything on the market right now, and faster than the iPhone). This will be the third fastest GPU on the market, behind the PowerVR SGX543 of the iPhone, and the Mali-400 of the Samsung Galaxy S2. For most tasks, of course, there will be tons of horsepower available for things like hardware acceleration of the OS, basic processing tasks, etc. These are not generally a challenge to most GPUs. The real question is, how will it handle games or apps like Google Earth or other 3D-intensive apps?
Think about this: when game developers release a game for the PC, do they optimize it so that it will only run on the brand new, top-of-the-line, $600 graphics card? Of course not. They wouldn't sell many copies, would they? Expect the same here. The PowerVR SGX540 of the Nexus is a potent GPU, one of the fastest on the market. Not being the fastest shouldn't be a concern. From Android Forums
Also, if you didn't notice already, games that are actually fun don't rely on polygon counts to sell the game, ie. cut the rope, plant vs zombie, coin drop, etc etc. If the iPhone 4 with SGX535, a lower end GPU than Nexus S, can have great game titles, I don't see how the G Nexus can't.
Food for thought, if the G Nexus can already play 95% of the games in the market (the other 5% being Tegra3 exclusives ), what significance does it make that the GPU scored lower in benchmarks?
Gorilla Glass?
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Corning has confirmed that the phone does NOT use Gorilla Glass via Corning's twitter account, contrary to what Samsung indicated at the launch party. Samsung indicates that they use another brand of "fortified glass" so it should still be extremely hard. Some even suspect that it is Corning's "Lotus Glass" but without the brand name. Gorilla Glass is one brand of fortified glass and lack of it does not mean the screen will be prone to scratches. Please watch the Scratch Test at the video section.
Notification LED?
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Yes, it is hidden in the middle of the bottom bezel. Watch the Notification LED demo at the video section
If you think its blinking too slow and want to make it faster, or to customize it to blink different color accordingly, try Light Flow, Trackball Alert., or Galaxy Nexus LED
Audio?
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If you feel that your phone's speaker volume is too low, try Volume+ to boost the volume.
and install Equalizer to boost volume during videos.
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Only had a brief listen on mine using some Yuin PK2s that I have.
I've come from an Xperia Arc, and before that I did have a SGS2 for a while.
I've not had enough time to make a definitive view but at this stage, the Nexus sounds more open than the Arc (which had a warm veil to the sound imo) and seems to be able to drive the Yuin's much better than the SGS2 - my ears will give up before I reach max volume this time around.
To my ears, at this stage, it offers a pretty well balanced sound - plenty of detail resolved without sounding overly harsh on the tracks I have tried. The mids certainly sound better than the previous 2 phones mentioned from my recollection.
Not had a play with any equaliser settings yet as I prefer listening without tweaking these in any way if possible.
Reckon it has potential - and its certainly good enough for the amount of listening I do. From WhiteHartMart @ XDA Developers
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I have compared the Nexus to the GS2.
1. Don't worry it blows the GS2 out the water. Highs are high, lows are low. Tested with .flac on same settings via power amp.
2. Its the best sound quality I have ever heard from .flac on a mobile phone. I never owned a Nexus1.
3. Speaker is very low. Not as loud as cm7 on GS2 but hey the quality is OK.
4. Gone are the days of the Bluetooth audio crackle via A2DP. It has very good quality via A2DP even compared to GS2 CM7.
If you are interested I tested the phones with some Astro A40's. Not the best for an audiophile but suitable for the test I guess. From NatTheCat @ XDA Developers
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The headphone jack out of the Galaxy Nexus is good. Audio is clear, very little hiss using UE-11s.
I find the volume increments are too large but I listen at low volumes using low impedance IEMs. Others shouldn't find that to be a problem. From doubleperfect @ XDA Developers
USB Host Mode?
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Yes, ICS supports USB Host Mode. The Galaxy Nexus definitely supports it with its hardware, too, because it was announced that it would support USB game controllers. How it will treat attached flash storage is not known yet but it is almost certain that the functionality will be there. Paul, the founder of Modaco has published a modification of the kernel that provides compatibility USB Host
Install StickMount to enable USB stick mount / dismount. The app require root access.
Facebook?
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Facebook won't sync with Nexus Devices because Google and Facebook had a little spat back when 2.3 was released. Whereby Facebook refused to use the standard contact sync API and instead used the one that Google had initially concocted from scratch for them. Then, when Google deprecated that API, Facebook didn’t feel like changing their code, so no more sync.
So 3rd party have developed and an app to enable Facebook sync, try HaxSync. Alternatively, you can flash ROMs that has Facebook sync built-in / fixed, if you have root access.
Swype?
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Its has not available to GNex officially yet, but someone has modded the current one to work with GNex, you can download it here.
To swap between keyboards: First make sure Swype is enabled in the Settings - Language and Input
Then select your keyboard with either of these options: 1. Whenever a keyboard pop up - pull down the notification bar - press 'Select input method' - choose Swype. 2. With the stock keyboard, long press space bar to prompt the same keyboard options menu. 3. Select your default keyboard at Settings - Language and Input - Default
Chinese Input?
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there is no way for the default keyboard to input chinese at the moment. You can however install a 3rd party keyboard and switch your keyboard when you need chinese input. There are plenty of keyboards for you to choose from, you can pick the one you like the most. The options are: TouchPal Sogou Go keyboard Google PinYin
To swap between keyboards: First make sure the keyboard you want to use is enabled in the Settings - Language and Input
Then select your keyboard with either of these options: 1. Whenever a keyboard pop up - pull down the notification bar - press 'Select input method' - choose your keyboard. 2. With the stock keyboard, long press space bar to prompt the same keyboard options menu. 3. Select your default keyboard at Settings - Language and Input - Default
Screenshot?
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Hold down Power button + Volume Down for about 2 seconds to take a screenshot.
Menu?
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Where did the Menu button go? How do we access options in apps?
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Apps developed for versions of Android previous to ICS (excluding Honeycomb) will have their options menu accessible by a temporary fourth navigational button, which is three vertical dots.
Search?
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Is the Google search bar at the top of the home screens removable?
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Where did the Search button go?
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Apps developed for Honeycomb or ICS are supposed to implement in-app search buttons or search bars (typically in the Action Bar, at the top of the screen). Apps developed for earlier versions will need to be updated to at least include a 'Search' option in the options menu if not already provided.
Gallery Images?
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Google+ application settings on an Android phone will automatically upload new photos and videos to a Google+ album. There's no need to panic, though, as the photos and the album itself will remain private until you sign into Google+ and specify which images you want to share with select circles
To disable automatic upload from the Google+ Android app, select "Settings" within the "Menu" screen and uncheck "Instant Upload." Now you have control of which mobile photos make it to your private Google+ album.
The Instant Upload settings allows for further customization, including uploading all existing photos on your phone, uploading only when connected to a WiFi network (good for those with capped data plans), and uploading only when the phone is charging.
If you've ever had or used Picasa, there is a chance you've got an album there that Google is picking up and syncing.
Click on the "My Photos" tab, click on the offending album, click on the "actions" tab, and choose "delete album".
To delete the synced photos from Gallery
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google +
Then press the "Clear data" button.
Now when you go back to the gallery the instant upload and any photos linked in Picasa will be gone.
You should also disable the syncing before doing this if you don't want them to come back again.
Navigation?
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The stock Google Navigation does not work in Malaysia, If you want it, you'll have to install a modded version from here
Wallpaper?
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To set wallpaper, long press at the homescreen - Wallpaper - Gallery to choose the image that you want. Alternatively, go to the Gallery app - select the image you want - Set picture as - Wallpaper
The ideal image resolution for Galaxy Nexus wallpaper is 1440X1280. You can use whatever image that you want, and crop / edit the image down to that resolution. When applying wallpaper, just select the whole image, it will appear as intended, and look crisp and clear.
For quick sources of wallpaper, these links are good starters:
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Face Unlock is not the default lock (for obvious reason), to set it up go to Settings - Security - Screen Lock - Face Unlock. You can also choose other type of locks from here. Make sure to improve Face Unlock by using the "Improve face matching" option (Settings -> Security ->) after setting it up.
Face Unlock can be fooled by a picture!
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Google does not pretend that the Face Unlock feature is SUPPOSED to be a foolproof security measure; just a convenient, fun mechanism. Also, facial recognition software is not foolproof, and in all the “Face Unlock beaten by photo” videos I’ve seen to date, the pictures that ‘fool’ Face Unlock have been shot at practically the same time, and in the same lighting conditions, and resulted in a facsimile of the image captured during setup. Is it really all that surprising that this photo would unlock the phone? It hasn’t been shown whether face unlock will be easily fooled by, say, an older Facebook picture or another image of the user which ISN’T practically the same as when it was set up.
The primary goal of Face Unlock is to provide a measure of security if you accidentally leave your phone on, say, a bus or train. Most likely whoever picks it up won't know what you look like (and so wouldn't be able to get in with your picture), allowing you time to either find it again or remotely wipe it.
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Don't worry, it is perfectly normal if you feel that your phone is heating up around the camera area, especially when you are using your phone, even if its just minor activities. (you don't know what's going on in the background).
After all, its a 1.2Ghz dual core CPU running underneath, the heat has to dissipates somehow. Just make sure that its not something crazy like above 55C, anything below 50 should be fine. It is advisable to avoid using the phone when charging.
You can install battery monitoring app to monitor the temperature if you are worried about it.
Wifi?
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If you are having problem with Wifi connection, you can try installing WiFixManager.
WiFi-direct?
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ok, we all know we have build in Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. as easy as turn on in our setting, then any wifi enable device/system can connect to our phone. and we also Wi-Fi direct, so what is Wi-Fi direct?
as the video show, you got the general idea but how it works? 1 of the easy example: DLNA if you have DLNA device like TV, AVR, etc... you can try download Skifta from market. your photo, video, music from your phone can direct shoot to your DLNA device, very convenient
Wireless ad-hoc network?
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Windows 7 introduces a new feature called Virtual Wifi that can turn your computer into a wireless hotspot. This feature depends on driver support of your wireless adapter.
“All the design projects I’m working on take cues from nature,” says TaeJoong Kim. “Nature is authentic and infinite.” “Before, we tried to take inspiration from polished sports cars and other graceful designs,” adds GiYoung Lee, “but then we realized that nature was the source of all inspiration.”
The magnolia petal’s elegant curve was the perfect fit for the GALAXY Nexus body’s ergonomics By using curved glass, the designers were able to achieve a greater visceral impact.
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Rubin is explaining what makes a “Nexus” phone, as opposed to any old Android phone. Basically, Google gets deeply involved in the design, working with the hardware maker and the chipmakers. Rubin notes there are over a million lines of code in Android.
“So much work goes into producing the UI and the changes that you make, and then typically what happens is that the OEM’s put their skins on it and put their own touch. Does it bother you that so much work goes into it and in the end, a lot of consumers don’t interact with the UI as you intended it?”
Well, it would bother me more if we didn’t have programs like the Nexus program. The idea behind the Nexus device is to do exactly that – to give consumers an option to use the baseline work that we do if they choose…the philosophy of Android, the idea that partners can customize Android if they want to, is really important to making Android successful. By Matias Duarte, User Experience Designer of Android
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There are Android phones (Nexus). And there are Sense phones (HTC). And there are Philblur Motorola phones. And there are TouchWiz phones. And so on and so forth.
With the Nexus line, Google has its flagships, its models of how its operating system should work. The broader world of Android is more like MS-DOS—the original "weak OS." Every version of the software is retailored and rebranded by its manufacturer. Even some software has to be rewritten to conform to different machines and their varied specs. But what you get is accelerated development of hardware and broad interoperability between machines, which benefits both users and developers.
Why does this distinction matter?
If you're an Android user, you may simply have to accept that you didn't buy an Android device running Google software; you bought a device from Samsung, Motorola or Amazon running Samsung, Motorola or Amazon software. Unless you have a Nexus, Google's more or less invisible on your device. Finally, you're never going to be able to just pull a brand-new software update out of the cloud and stick it on your machine. Not unless you're up for a little hacking. From Arstechnica
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So when someone asks me why I prefer a Nexus over any other Android handset, why I'm making such a big deal over waiting it out for the Galaxy Nexus or why I don't just cave and buy something else with better specs, the answer is not because of the hardware itself or even the software. The answer is because the hardware and software mix together so well and Nexus phones have a history of consistency and great performance that nothing else really piques my interests. In addition, I'm an Android purist and while I understand the need for custom interfaces, I prefer my Android in the purest of forms. Having a phone that is shipped with the purest of stock Android and promised first dibs on any firmware updates from Google is enough to win me over.
There is on one specific reason why I want the Galaxy Nexus so bad. It's everything brought together in a single device, all of the gripes and disappointment in other, non-Nexus handsets that I've had over the past two years and the thought of using Android specifically how Google envisions it. Not everyone will agree, not will everyone understand. But we all have our reasons for the preferences we have, and a run-of-the-mill Android phone just doesn't cut it for me anymore. From PhoneDog
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But that is the philosophy of Android, a philosophy that had eluded me until now. To Google, Android is an operating system. To companies like HTC, Samsung, and Motorola, Android is the building-blocks with which they will build their own unique devices.
Google makes Android phones. Apple makes iOS phones. HTC makes Sense phones. Samsung makes TouchWiz phones. Motorola makes MotoBlur phones.
I've absolutely loved using my pre-release Galaxy Nexus phone running the new version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich. It is truly beautiful hardware with incredible software. By Larry Page, CEO of Google
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2011 Engadget Smartphone of the Year Award The Galaxy Nexus has a gorgeous 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, excellent battery life and it's a top performer through and through. Oh, and it ships with Ice Cream Sandwich. We'll take two.
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Google and Samsung, a look at what's new from Android
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The Verge Review
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In depth Unboxing
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Notification LED demo
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Scratch Test
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Drop Test
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ICS Easter Egg
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1080p Video Sample
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Mic Test
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Android Beam
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Face Unlock
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MHL Cable demo
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Cracking Open Galaxy Nexus
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Using Galaxy Nexus as Desktop PC
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In this post, I’ll be talking about the rooting process of an Android device as far as my best knowledge allows me to. Regarding ‘root’ itself, please consult the many definitions around the internet. In short, it is a special permission granted to a user to perform low level operations on a system (like backing up your Angry Birds game data, or changing the boot animation). 'Rooting' is the process of obtaining the means to grant this permission.
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You download Galaxy Nexus Toolkit over at XDA Developer and use it for EVERYTHING. Including:
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Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage Extras, Tips and Tricks section available to all ToolKit Donators Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your phone 1-Click For All to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore File and CWM Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader Root any public build of ICS automatically Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms Flash Stock Recovery or CWM Recovery (Standard or NEW Touch build) Boot into CWM (Standard or NEW Touch build) without Flashing it Boot or Flash .img Files directly from your PC Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone Push Files from your PC to your phone Pull Files from your phone to your PC Set Files Permissions on your phone Open new Command Prompt for manual input Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode or Android in fastboot mode Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode, Recovery or Android in adb mode Turn Initial Start Screen On/Off for next use
WARNING Unlocking your bootloader will completely wipe your device's internal "SD card", so backup what you need / want to beforehand.
Also note that the first reboot after you've unlocked your bootloader may take about four or five minutes to complete. So, please be patient and do not pull your battery and let the boot complete.
Basebands
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Download and flash XXKK6 if you are using 4.0.2 and above
The format is always: XXYZN
XX - > Region / Network / Carrier (XX = Europa) Y - > Release Year (K = 2011) Z - > Release Month (K = November) N - > Version Number
NOTE: The Baseband is defined by 3 sets of codes. The first two are the Country Code, the next 2 denote the Year and Month (KK = 2011 November) and the last number denotes the Revision.
Country Code:
CE---> Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands DC---> Thailand DD---> India DX---> Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam DZ---> Malaysia, Singapore JA---> South Africa JC---> Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia JP---> Arabic, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria JV---> Tunisia, Turkey UG---> North America UH---> Latin America, The Caribbean XE---> Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine XX---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom XW---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom ZC---> China, Hong Kong ZH---> Hong Kong ZS---> China, Hong Kong ZT---> Taiwan
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If you dislike how your navigation bar softkeys look, you can just flash a different one! Check out Softkey Collection
Launcher
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Here is a version of the stock ICS/GN launcher modded to remove the search bar and reclaim that space in portrait mode by providing a 4x5 grid. The search bar is hidden, the grid is increased to 4x5 and the margins are all adjusted to compensate. Stock Launcher | No Search Bar | 4x5 Portrait Grid
Alternatively, you can install a 3rd party launcher that is highly customizable Nova Launcher
Folders
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those who dislike the micro lag when opening app drawer, this is the mod for you. After reading that thread, main cause for this seems to be that the home screen is killed to make space for other apps in memory, so there will be times where the home screen requires redraw. What this mod does is make the home screen the top priority in the memory process, so it doesn't get killed easily or not at all.
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Slimmest case in the market. It is crafted to enhance the design of your Galaxy Nexus. It is a simple case that add an extra touch to your uniquely design of the Galaxy Nexus.
The case design focus on ecstatic slim design, natural grip, and tight fit.
It offers an all-around protection when needed. It has a leather back to prevent scratches to your device when you put it on. Also, it comes with built in ringz USB/audio caps. These caps let you cover and protect unused ports such as your audio jack or USB port. Our team even went as far as using BMW rim coating to give our SLIM case a long lasting shine against the toughest environment.
These fundamental concepts are what gave birth to Reath's Ringke Slim.
SGP
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SGP's Crumena pouch is a genuine leather case for the Galaxy Nexus that protects the device against damage, dirt, and dust. The inner layer is made from a soft material that prevents scratches. On the back of the case is a small tab to make removing the Galaxy Nexus easier. One unique characteristic of the Crumena is the embedded magnet that keeps the Galaxy Nexus firmly in the case when not in use.
The Silicon case is slightly caved in for insertion of the Polycarbonate Frame. Also, thickness of the Polycarbonate frame is incredibly thin that the case, despite of its dual layer, provides the Slimmest Protection solution for your device. Every buttons and ports are appropriately fitted for easier control and access. Speaker and the USB ports are properly exposed to not interfere with its usage.
SGP takes extreme care of every parts of the case. Although, the inner side of the case isn't usually noticed by many people, a unique SGP logo is printed inside for the quality assurance.
SGP Ultra Hybrid Case is combination of a Poly-Carbonate hard case and a Poly-Urethane soft cover. The soft Poly-Urethane is designed to protect the Galaxy Nexus from scratches and the hard Poly-Carbonate frame prevents dirt and dust from entering the case as well as protects your phone from damage.
The Ultra Hybrid Case for the Galaxy Nexus features a slim and simplistic design for easy installation and removal. In addition, the Poly-Urethane frame is slightly higher than the device's screen so that when placed face down, the LCD does not come in contact with the surface.
Premium case SGP ultra Capsule protects your device from scratches, damage and dust. It is made of Thermoplastic PolyUrethan(TPU), a top quality material known for excellent abrasion resistance and flexibility. The Ultra Capsule holds the advantageous properotes of both hard plastic and soft silicon cases.
SGP's Ultra Capsule case not only enhances the look of your device but also protects your phone from scratches and drops. It is made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a very tough and flexible martial. It can be twisted freely but will never stretch, deform, or rip.
CaseMate
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Introducing the ultimate show off. The Barely There Samsung Galaxy Nexus case covers and protects with a slim Samsung Galaxy Nexus case, while showing off more of the Galaxy Nexus. Our bestselling Samsung Galaxy Nexus case proves less really is more with its form fitting design and distinctive look
Otterbox
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The Commuter Series for Samsung Galaxy Nexus delivers stylish, sturdy protection that makes you and your phone look great. Sport this innovative protective solution and enjoy worry-free smartphone use in most any condition.
The Defender Series for Samsung Galaxy Nexus thoroughly covers this phone with practically indestructible protection. Made of a hard plastic inner layer with a built-in screen protector and a durable silicone outer layer this case is made to take abuse. With this case you can enjoy all the ways and all the places you like to use your Nexus without worry about damage from scratches, dust and drops.
Incipio
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The feather® is an ultra-light weight hard shell case for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, made of a durable and rigid polycarbonate material. The crowd pleasing feather® is preferred for its slim, sleek, and enticing look.
Safeguard your Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the NGP® by Incipio. This malleable, yet sturdy case is the perfect combination of style and protection. Sport the NGP® on your Galaxy Nexus while you are at school, work or out with friends!
The SILICRYLIC® for Samsung Galaxy Nexus is style and function at its finest. Made of a high quality polycarbonate exterior shell and shock absorbing silicone core, the SILICRYLIC® is a protective solution for an on-the-go lifestyle.
Screen Protectors Tips
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If you are having problem in applying wet SP, which is a must if you're looking for something that covers full front of the phone, here are some tips written by droid13579
Before you begin, cut your fingernails and wash your hands. This is to prevent nail damage to the skin and minimum the risk of bringing lint, dust and dirt.
Location to skin application: There are few locations are suitable for application: Steamy Bathroom (is a PLUS since steam is capable to trap dust) Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom Study Room/Guest Room
As long you switch off any air ventilation like fan, air conditioner. Lock your door and windows, your fine to proceed. Clean your area, to minimum the risk of bringing lint and dust.
After cleaning your area, prepare your own solution (if they don't provide you) try look for a shallow dish plate or spray bottle. Put 2 or 3 drops of mild soap and mix it with water, and you now have your own solution.
For mild soap, I suggest using baby shampoo like Johnson baby shampoo or any dish wash liquid.
Once your have your own solution, prepare your own version of squegee card if they don't provide you. Any credit card would be fine but make sure they have straight edges to prevent damage your skin during squegee.
Now you have those two main stuffs, time to bring out your paper towel or microfibre cloth. Personally, I prefer paper towel because it is easily available than microfibre cloth, or anti fog cloth is good to go.
Once you have those stuffs, bring out your skin and read their instructions. Some might give tips for application process.
Time for application, first wash your hands once again and clean them with your paper towel.
Before application, clean your device with your microfibre, anti-fog or paper towel to remove smudges and dust on your screen. TURN OFF YOUR DEVICE, REMOVE YOUR BATTERY, ENGAGE THE ON SWITCH!
For Spray Bottle method: Spray your non-adhesive skin for two pumps, then wet your fingers with your spray. Peel your Skin, immediately and give like 3 ~ 4 pumps on adhesive side.
Now place on your device screen, and align it with your fingers. Your skin should move freely for this time. After you have set your alignment, leave your device like 1~2 minutes.
After 1~2 minutes, prepare your credit card or squegee card. Start push your access liquid and air bubbles from middle to the left or middle to the right while try not to move your skin, DO NOT squegee the skin to hard or it will leave marks, or causing miss align.
Keep squeegee for like 5~8 minutes to remove all bubbles and use your paper towel/microfibre cloth to trap any water/liquid to prevent get into the device. After that, clean and damp the screen with paper towel/micro fibre cloth.
Now your skin should be like clean and zero bubbles, if they do have don't peel or being paranoiac. Look for a windy place and place your device there for 12/24 hours. Those streaks, micro-bubbles will dissipated during these period.
AND NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD BE LOOK CLEAN AND BRAND NEW!
Shallow Plate "Dip" Method for Wet Screen Protector Application
When I said Shallow Plate to Dip your solution is not to immerse your skin to your solution. This might be tricky but if you do it properly it also gives a good look when it is done.
First, Prepare a shallow dish plate fill with water and add 2~3 drops of baby shampoo/ dish wash liquid mix with your finger and you have your own version of solution. Not to forget prepare your anti fog cloth/ micro fibre, paper towel and squeegee card/credit card.
**You may use warm water as an alternative.**
Now, wash your hands and clean your device to remove all those dirt, dust, lint and grease. Not to forget remove the battery, turn off the device.
Begin to dip the non adhesive side, a shallow dip is enough not immerse the skin. If it is too wet, shake vigorously to remove big water particles. Wet your fingertips by dip into your solution and peel it. Give shallow dip for non adhesive side and shake it.
**If you think shake vigorously still look wet for both sides, try wipe on one direction like butter on toast to remove excess water, liquid.**
Immediately, place your skin to your device and leave it for 1~2 minutes. Now your skin should move freely, and try align it in this time. Remember align it with your fingers gently by recognize it front facing cameras, proximal sensors and ambient sensors and front speakers.
After 1~2 minutes, start squeegee with your credit card from middle to left/right then up to down. Don't squeegee too hard or else you will damage the skin. Do this for 5~8 minutes.
**While Squeegee, try damp the excess solution and not to push the solution to cut outs**
After 5~8 minutes, wipe/damp the excess solution with paper towel/mircofibre/anti fog cloth. Your skin should look free bubbles. If you do saw a streaks, micro-bubbles. Don't be paranoiac and peel it, find a windy place at let it dry for 12/24 hours.
NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD LOOK CLEAR LIKE IT WAS NO SCREEN PROTECTOR, TIME TO FOOL YOUR FRIENDS AND SAID I HAVE GONE NAKED WITH MY SCREEN
XO Skin
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Official Site XO Skins is the perfect Samsung Galaxy Nexus Screen Protector, and has been custom-designed to fit perfectly. XO Skins is extremely easy to install and leaves your device crystal clear without that orange-peel look. Our thin and clear Skin allows you to continue to dock or holster your Samsung Galaxy Nexus, leaving it virtually unnoticeable. XO Skins also fills in 95% of any existing scratches, thus improving the look of an already worn screen.
The same material you will be protecting your Samsung Galaxy Nexus with is used on high-end vehicles, fighter jets, helicopter blades, and the space shuttle to protect against debris. We're so confident in the extreme strength of protection XO Skins provides that each purchase comes with our free Lifetime Replacement Warranty! If you ever do need a replacement, XO Skins comes off easy and clean, leaving nothing behind.
Martin Fields
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Official Site Gloss finish Our gloss finished LCD protective filter enhances color reproducibility and image sharpening by transfering more light and makes the screen brightly colored. Other filters with anti glare feature make use of diffused reflection instead to eliminate reflection. These sometimes cause lower color reproducibility which may result with a dull monochromic coloration
UV cut and 90% light transmittance Our filters reduce the strain on your eyes by blocking 99% of ultraviolet rays radiated from LCD screens. In addition, our filters allow 90% of light transmition while protecting the LCD screen from degradation as a result of strong sunlight and other natural lights.
SGP
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Flex Official Site SGP's Steinheil Flex is 0.16mm-thick thermoplastic urethane film that doesn't yellow over time. Made with a soft and flexible material that fits perfectly on your Google Nexus. Designed to be soft and flexible and have excellent transparency that doesn't affect the quality of the screen to provide a crisp and clear image. Easily installed using a solution spray and does not leave behind residue when removed. Made from a unique urethane film and any damage caused to the surface can be easily removed.
Oleophobic Official Site Designed to protect your LCD from scratches, dirt, and dust. Featuring glass-like transparency and an oil-resistant coating, the Ultra Oleophobic is the highest quality film available for protecting your LCD without affecting the touchscreen's sensitivity or the device's picture quality.
Best Skins Ever
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Official Site Great protection for your Super AMOLED Plus 4.65 inch 1280 x720 HD Screen on the latest Android 4.0 - Ice Cream sandwich OS device from Samsung. Want complete coverage, order our Total Body Skin. Need just a screen Skin, we offer that! Want to keep just the back and sides safe from scratches? Try our Body Skin Only. All will be available at a great value.
This post has been edited by phantomash: Feb 21 2012, 11:12 AM
V6 yeah baby !! This looks like one of the fastest growing thread topic. I hope all users stick to talks related to Gnexus even if it is very general. For Non gnexus/android topics kindly user other apps.
oh yea, btw added back white userbar now. So for white GNex user, you can use the white one instead. If you have any suggestion to make it better, let me know, I'll see what I can do
also... now the big ass GNex image at first post links to the official site
do you know where is the vibration toggle? instead of pressing the volume down key to switch the mode, is there anyway to switch it to vibration mode? or is it the same as silent mode?
do you know where is the vibration toggle? instead of pressing the volume down key to switch the mode, is there anyway to switch it to vibration mode? or is it the same as silent mode?
I've installed switchpro widget. It works just like stock power control but with much more option to choose. If you are into custom rom, apex rom has build in notification power widget. Both of these widget has option to toggle between sound,vibrate and mute
do you know where is the vibration toggle? instead of pressing the volume down key to switch the mode, is there anyway to switch it to vibration mode? or is it the same as silent mode?
which vibration toggle are you looking for? keyboard? notification? key presses in general?
most of them can be found in sound settings
vibration mode and silent mode are different mode, vibration = silent + vibration, while silent is without vibration, iinm.
I will be getting all the 3 lenses mentioned in V5. I will post my reviews, but m not sure whether can use them with my ringkse case ON ...(
i dont think it will mount on casing.since its magnet..especially on my otterbox.. but i still not yet get mine, still struggling wanna get wide/macro or not...
i dont think it will mount on casing.since its magnet..especially on my otterbox.. but i still not yet get mine, still struggling wanna get wide/macro or not...
Order all. it is one time investment. These can be used with all phones
Added on February 19, 2012, 1:38 am
QUOTE(phantomash @ Feb 19 2012, 01:34 AM)
it will fit
I hope so bro... else it will be a big loss of money as ringke case cannot be removed everytime.
Added on February 19, 2012, 1:39 am
QUOTE(silrave @ Feb 19 2012, 01:36 AM)
haiz too bad cant really improve the soft sound? i heard ppl say nexus ppl call that time ring voice low
bro use volume+ apps.
Keep one thing in mind. Snartphones are for smart people who do not need high volume ring tones. For high volume ringtones you can buy any local china made phone...
Added on February 19, 2012, 1:41 amGuys we do have dropbox option in TB pro. Do we still need to buy media sync of tb?
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 01:41 AM
Not sure because I have not received yet. You may ask user PLUG if urgent or I can reply you once I get them next week.
i asked in the bulk thread n waiting reply.. i will be going taiwan on end of apr and hope to use that during that trip..so 100% can wait for your review!
User report.[BASEBAND][RADIO] SC04DOMKKD using DIGI is awesome for me. Also i notice WIFI strength is more stable and signal capture is strong.For me is more better than XXKK6 radio baseband.For info this baseband(SC04DOMKKD) from galaxy Nexus NTTDocomo japan.Any user feel the same after flash this radio basabend?
User report.[BASEBAND][RADIO] SC04DOMKKD using DIGI is awesome for me. Also i notice WIFI strength is more stable and signal capture is strong.For me is more better than XXKK6 radio baseband.For info this baseband(SC04DOMKKD) from galaxy Nexus NTTDocomo japan.Any user feel the same after flash this radio basabend?
There is already a newer version LA1 . I have not tested this Jap version as am very satisfied with present XXKK6 ( on Digi). Maybe I will test the latest LA1 today
does anyone here experience data service (Edge or 3g) turn into sleep mode (the signal bar turns into grey and the internet is dc) while idling the phone for certain period? it really annoys me as i couldnt receive whatsapp msg & etc on time. everytime i need to screen-on to let the data service to wake up in order to receive msg. my device firmware version is 4.0.2 and baseband is XXKK6
does anyone here experience data service (Edge or 3g) turn into sleep mode (the signal bar turns into grey and the internet is dc) while idling the phone for certain period? it really annoys me as i couldnt receive whatsapp msg & etc on time. everytime i need to screen-on to let the data service to wake up in order to receive msg. my device firmware version is 4.0.2 and baseband is XXKK6
Can I ask, everytime when I want to sync my gmail app with my email, it tells me that this email has been sync, so i can't login with it. but when i go to settings & sync, i cant see the sync gmail. so how I do sync my email with gmail app?
guys help, my power button gone haywire, it can't put my phone in sleep n lockscreen mode, worse sometimes i can't turn on my phone,already take out and put back the battery, still the same, can i claim warranty for it? help
guys help, my power button gone haywire, it can't put my phone in sleep n lockscreen mode, worse sometimes i can't turn on my phone,already take out and put back the battery, still the same, can i claim warranty for it? help
Did u applied wet screen protector previously? Coz several ppl encounter this issue after applying wet sp. But the button come back to function after it dried up.
But if u are not applying this sp, maybe the best thing is go back to the store for exchange or send to samsung sc for warranty claim.
User report.[BASEBAND][RADIO] SC04DOMKKD using DIGI is awesome for me. Also i notice WIFI strength is more stable and signal capture is strong.For me is more better than XXKK6 radio baseband.For info this baseband(SC04DOMKKD) from galaxy Nexus NTTDocomo japan.Any user feel the same after flash this radio basabend?
yup i using MKKD as well is quite good for DIGI users i guess. For celcom last time got 1 feedback is it worst than XXKK6
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Feb 19 2012, 11:16 AM)
btw bro, even paypal oso charging 3.2 for the USD convert rate
lol, how paypal charge you 3.2 ? all time i purchasing using funds on paypal not credit card so should around 2.9 at this moment. if you top up from RHB bank is 3.1 USD but when u using funds i will charge 2.9++ i assume
iPhone Ultimate Kit All 4 Lenses and the Wallet. That's a $100 value! $79.00
it should be including marco,fisheye,2xtele and 8x tele as well as lenses wallet..(not sure does it include table collapsible tripod) compared to 3 lenses set+wallet separately
which 1 more worth on the value?
EDIT added link for 3 lenses
This post has been edited by im_not_stupid: Feb 19 2012, 05:24 PM
you buy from photojojo yourself ?? or buy from those forumer who making bulk order ?? is root haha I know sure got somebody tell me he bought from kota bharu, just dunno who is that people anyway, how much you bought ?
User- Plug did bulk order.
Added on February 19, 2012, 6:32 pm
QUOTE(Molotov Cocktail @ Feb 19 2012, 01:38 PM)
guys help, my power button gone haywire, it can't put my phone in sleep n lockscreen mode, worse sometimes i can't turn on my phone,already take out and put back the battery, still the same, can i claim warranty for it? help
try to wait for a while. May be u can put it on the rice.
Added on February 19, 2012, 6:33 pmhas anyone tried to use the laptop internet to use internet on gnexus? eg can we use through usb tethering? I have done similar before by creating wifi spot on pc but not sure usb tethering can be done too.
Added on February 19, 2012, 6:48 pmmy gnex cant see the wifi network created by laptop....:*
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 06:48 PM
try to wait for a while. May be u can put it on the rice.
Added on February 19, 2012, 6:33 pmhas anyone tried to use the laptop internet to use internet on gnexus? eg can we use through usb tethering? I have done similar before by creating wifi spot on pc but not sure usb tethering can be done too.
Added on February 19, 2012, 6:48 pmmy gnex cant see the wifi network created by laptop....:*
GNex to use laptop internet, suggest wifi; easier configure than usb.
QUOTE(t3n @ Feb 19 2012, 07:02 PM)
Guys my cd player in my car has USB port and i am curious can it be use to charge our phone using that?
I don't have car audio with usb but I guess as long as any device with standard usb port, should able to charge but charging time slower by half for sure, if compare ac charger.
GNex to use laptop internet, suggest wifi; easier configure than usb. I don't have car audio with usb but I guess as long as any device with standard usb port, should able to charge but charging time slower by half for sure, if compare ac charger.
my gnexus can not detect the adhoc wifi created by my laptop
Guys my cd player in my car has USB port and i am curious can it be use to charge our phone using that?
it can be charged. but slower, more like maintaining % while using gps. but still better den none.
Added on February 19, 2012, 7:55 pmsigh, i think i screwed my XO skin. paid some phone shop to do it. looking for 2nd piece and apply myself, if it doesnt satisfy. geeezzz
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 19 2012, 07:55 PM
I bought usb dongle and thought i will be able to use my laptop as access point, which I had done long time back with other laptops. but my phone does not detect it.. whats wrong with android .
I bought usb dongle and thought i will be able to use my laptop as access point, which I had done long time back with other laptops. but my phone does not detect it.. whats wrong with android .
Nothing wrong w phone. Blame yourself not knowing how to use. Just Google n you will have solution how to setup phone w pc for this. I m not going to spoonfeed you how to do it as solution easily found on the web
why gnex cant detect some wifi spots but iphone can? any idea?
maybe its just DiGi, i encountered dat too, in paparich. ROAR!~!!! hahaha, i dunno why also. maybe try switch baseband MKKD, i wanna try too. my nexus lose to my fren ip4 wifi.
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 19 2012, 08:28 PM
Nothing wrong w phone. Blame yourself not knowing how to use. Just Google n you will have solution how to setup phone w pc for this. I m not going to spoonfeed you how to do it as solution easily found on the web
I have already created adhoc before and I was able to use it with laptops. I have even tried connectify. I have spent more than half a day on this and is not looking for any spoon feeding. It's just my gnex can not detect.
I will test my laptop connection with my frnd's iphone when he comes home.
2 days back I tested the same thing with my friends laptop by using internet connection sharing and his iphone was able to detect the wifi but not my gnex. we share laptop connection as well.
PS: The usb dongle is not for wifi it is U mobile usb modem.
Added on February 19, 2012, 8:36 pm
QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 19 2012, 08:27 PM)
maybe its just DiGi, i encountered dat too, in paparich. ROAR!~!!! hahaha, i dunno why also. maybe try switch baseband MKKD, i wanna try too. my nexus lose to my fren ip4 wifi.
No it happened for adhoc wifi created on laptop using internet connection sharing. my baseband is xxkk6
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 08:37 PM
I have already created adhoc before and I was able to use it with laptops. I have even tried connectify. I have spent more than half a day on this and is not looking for any spoon feeding. It's just my gnex can not detect.
I will test my laptop connection with my frnd's iphone when he comes home.
2 days back I tested the same thing with my friends laptop by using internet connection sharing and his iphone was able to detect the wifi but not my gnex. we share laptop connection as well.
Added on February 19, 2012, 8:36 pm
No it happened for adhoc wifi created on laptop using internet connection sharing. my baseband is xxkk6
Why did u bought usb dongle just to share internet with ur phone or laptop? Did u know that our phone can be set as wifi hotspot and even usb tethering.
Me myself previously using usb dongle with broadband accnt fr my laptop. After having android phone, i just give away the dongle to my sister, and cancel the broadband plan. Now i just carry 1 phone with data plan.whenever i want to connect to internet with my laptop, i just put my phone as hotspot.
This post has been edited by calmshot: Feb 19 2012, 08:40 PM
Since my wifi thing not working may be my laptop got some issue to with the wifi adapter. My troubleshooting it give problems with access point. I m trying to share the internet through u mobile usb modem to my gnex. I thought may be we have some other way than wifi.
Added on February 19, 2012, 8:40 pm
QUOTE(calmshot @ Feb 19 2012, 08:37 PM)
Why did u bought usb dongle just to share internet with ur phone or laptop? Did u know that our phone can be set as wifi hotspot and even usb tethering.
yes bro.. before buying this dongle I was using usb tethering + u mobile voice/data sim to access internet on laptop using my gnex.
So I decided to have one prepare voice/sim for my phone and data sim for usb dongle. I thought I will share my internet connection from laptop to gnex when I m home.
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 08:40 PM
guys help, my power button gone haywire, it can't put my phone in sleep n lockscreen mode, worse sometimes i can't turn on my phone,already take out and put back the battery, still the same, can i claim warranty for it? help
many said that it is caused by the wet screen protector, but i only can turn the phone on with the button, but can't turn off or put my phone into sleep mode,
Since u are an android user, we have the option to try other baseband to suits ur need. So why not try other baseband, maybe it can solve ur problem.
There's always solution for problems. So dont blame android
bro m not blaming android. I thought may be it does not support. I will definitely try to flash other basebands. I m strong supporter of android thats why I bought the phone.
Added on February 19, 2012, 8:46 pm
QUOTE(Molotov Cocktail @ Feb 19 2012, 08:44 PM)
many said that it is caused by the wet screen protector, but i only can turn the phone on with the button, but can't turn off or put my phone into sleep mode,
same thing happened to me too. After some time it got rectified. May you try to put it on rice so that the moisture is no longer there
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 08:46 PM
many said that it is caused by the wet screen protector, but i only can turn the phone on with the button, but can't turn off or put my phone into sleep mode,
With people having problem with power button after wet SP, it really scared me off. Now waiting for XO skins from fallenangelz. Hopefully my application will not cause anything
This post has been edited by xxdooyo: Feb 19 2012, 09:02 PM
With people having problem with power button after wet SP, it really scared me off. Now waiting for XO skins from fallenangelz. Hopefully my application will not cause anything
urs is bulk 4? when will arrive? i just now give ppl apply. i think screwed d. zzz
With people having problem with power button after wet SP, it really scared me off. Now waiting for XO skins from fallenangelz. Hopefully my application will not cause anything
mine works fine after applying XO, just that screwed the fit a little bit
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Feb 19 2012, 03:25 PM)
you buy from photojojo yourself ?? or buy from those forumer who making bulk order ?? is root haha I know sure got somebody tell me he bought from kota bharu, just dunno who is that people anyway, how much you bought ? Ok,bought it at RM1,970.00 ( I am sure I paid less than RM2K)
Hi guys, Just to share... Anyone interested in the lens,head over to plug. he got extra 1 set ready stock.
bro m not blaming android. I thought may be it does not support. I will definitely try to flash other basebands. I m strong supporter of android thats why I bought the phone.
Added on February 19, 2012, 8:46 pm same thing happened to me too. After some time it got rectified. May you try to put it on rice so that the moisture is no longer there
Have u try Virtual Router that turns your laptop/pc into Wifi Hotspot?
change the mode into AP mode and not ad hoc then your phone will be able to connect?
not sure bro how to do that. I will search and try.
Meanwhile I will try to use virtual router again as connectify is not working and virtual router also had some issues. May be now I will try to see whether I m able to resolve virtual router issues or put it with connectify.
By the way, funks, my xo is bulk 5. Now looking for SGP ultra hybrid, seller kirra is out of stock. Any other LYN seller I should look for?
so far, only saw kirra selling genuine sgp. so fast out of stock? last week just restock only. cod the neo hybrid with him. and maybe buying one neo hybrid ip4 from him. is the capsule hard or soft type? might get one capsule for nexus also. boring having one casing. hahahaa
finally I m able to get my friend's iphone to use my pc internet connection using usb modem. => I only need to find a way to allow my device to detect adhoc wifi connections.
cant we replace the files in system/bin folder? it is not allowing me to do. I m using astro file manager and my fone is rooted..do I need to sue some other apps?
Added on February 19, 2012, 10:41 pmmay be I have to do via adb shell.
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 19 2012, 10:41 PM
cant we replace the files in system/bin folder? it is not allowing me to do. I m using astro file manager and my fone is rooted..do I need to sue some other apps?
Added on February 19, 2012, 10:41 pmmay be I have to do via adb shell.
use root explorer to make changes to system files . another app not my favorite is es file explorer
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 19 2012, 11:05 PM)
like what? heheee? i always drop phone wan, so no ringke for me. is google music the stock Music widget in the nexus?
Starting Android 4.0 Google Music is one of features in Stock ICS, so is consider as stock app in Galaxy Nexus or Android 4.0 Nexus S. As previous versions of android or other Androids they need to download Google Music Application to use it.
use root explorer to make changes to system files . another app not my favorite is es file explorer
bro I m able to edit using file expert. Nice and free apps. I was actually trying to replace the wpa_supplicant with the one given in XDA. But now can not turn on wifi.
So I just need to enable my gnex to detect adhoc wifi connection. for that I found that we need to play with this file. Do you have any idea about this?
bro I m able to edit using file expert. Nice and free apps. I was actually trying to replace the wpa_supplicant with the one given in XDA. But now can not turn on wifi.
So I just need to enable my gnex to detect adhoc wifi connection. for that I found that we need to play with this file. Do you have any idea about this?
Bro,just use ES file explorer,it easy and free, Why hassle on different hard method. From my knowledge ,use connectify apps on your laptop to turn as ad-hoc wifi spot.I think you already mess with the internal setting in your Nexus,Even with XXKK6 baseband i able to detect wifi ,using Uni-FI white router.Just key in the serial number at the bottom of the router to connect WPA2 password. Or if you really want to conform your laptop is ok,get another andriod(borrow) Hp,Turn the wifi search and see how.
Bro,just use ES file explorer,it easy and free, Why hassle on different hard method. From my knowledge ,use connectify apps on your laptop to turn as ad-hoc wifi spot.I think you already mess with the internal setting in your Nexus,Even with XXKK6 baseband i able to detect wifi ,using Uni-FI white router.Just key in the serial number at the bottom of the router to connect WPA2 password. Or if you really want to conform your laptop is ok,get another andriod(borrow) Hp,Turn the wifi search and see how.
Bro I already try connectify and it didnt work.
My windows 7 adhoc connection is working on iphone. So it has to be adhoc visibility for android. I m now able to replace and edit files using file expert no issues.
but replacing the file as suggested on xda forum does not work. may be no working stuff for ICS.
Bro,Thrust me ,is working.I,m understand you want to turn you laptop as mobile WiFi ad hoc .Can you borrow another android smartphone example samsung galaxy S and see is it can detect your laptop?
Our phone cannot detect ad-hoc connection ah? ah? I tried to use PDANet on my iPad, my laptop see's a wifi/adhoc from my iPad, but my Gnex doesnt detect..
Bro,Thrust me ,is working.I,m understand you want to turn you laptop as mobile WiFi ad hoc .Can you borrow another android smartphone example samsung galaxy S and see is it can detect your laptop?
my wifi adopter can not create AP... thus only way is adhoc.... and my gnex does not detect. all frnds have iphone only .
Our phone cannot detect ad-hoc connection ah? ah? I tried to use PDANet on my iPad, my laptop see's a wifi/adhoc from my iPad, but my Gnex doesnt detect..
u tried it also.... my gnex cannot detect it....but my tab10.1 can
Added on February 20, 2012, 12:27 amI think I have to stop the adhoc research now. Already doing research since evening and got big headache. I hope if some one gets some info do share about it.
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 20 2012, 12:27 AM
Added on February 20, 2012, 12:27 amI think I have to stop the adhoc research now. Already doing research since evening and got big headache. I hope if some one gets some info do share about it.
Did you try to use Virtual Router if Connectify cannot work ?
abit of sharing i found on utube with any one who thinking of getting otterbox defender.. because it was a cut cost approach to try having one case for both gsm and lte model.. the gsm model fit losely inside.. causing problems such as scratches.. it would've been ok if it's layer with soft inside and hard outside..but its the other way around so kinda bad..
i would say for ultimate protection or layer case.. inner soft and outer hard is much better.. such as sgp and the seidio active.. also check out ballistic case.. they have gnex coming out.. both seidio active and ballistic looks kinda good for a rugged case
This post has been edited by 204: Feb 20 2012, 02:00 AM
You guys prefer dry or wet screen protector ?for nexus.
I dont use n never believe in using it And I have proven it myself scratching with keys and even dragging a penknife across screen and I have even demo it to my friends And my phone is always in a covered case - that is good enough protection
This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 20 2012, 08:47 AM
try use mhotspot...i use this on my laptop and my gnex can detect it but u must enable sharing internet at LAN Properties and choose which WLAN to be hotspot.....
This post has been edited by frantic912: Feb 20 2012, 09:04 AM
I dont use n never believe in using it And I have proven it myself scratching with keys and even dragging a penknife across screen and I have even demo it to my friends And my phone is always in a covered case - that is good enough protection
I think only that only applies on gorilla glasses right ? major sharp items wouldn't scratch but they say hair scratch can cause scratches .
Added on February 20, 2012, 10:14 am
QUOTE(clon12 @ Feb 20 2012, 09:19 AM)
About 1 hour and 30 minutes of use already dropped 20% of battery..stock rom of 4.0.2...
Surfing gaming ?
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 20 2012, 10:14 AM
I dont use n never believe in using it And I have proven it myself scratching with keys and even dragging a penknife across screen and I have even demo it to my friends And my phone is always in a covered case - that is good enough protection
i would rather get a layer of protection to ease myself. some users edi reported that their screen got minor scratches d. better dun take the risk
LOL, actually come to think of it, its actually quite troublesome everytime i have to remove it b4 charging and i charge like 3-4 times a day sometimes while charging in off and when i need to go pee i unplug and plug it back upon returning to the desk....
LOL, actually come to think of it, its actually quite troublesome everytime i have to remove it b4 charging and i charge like 3-4 times a day sometimes while charging in off and when i need to go pee i unplug and plug it back upon returning to the desk....
You can always remove the 2 rubber covers if you find it troublesome
once you buy your phone already come with stock 4.0.2 non-yakju ???
Nope...once bought came 4.0.1 non-yakju. I updated it to 4.0.2... Now already root plus 4.0.2 yakju.. But I thought yakju got 4.0.4 update? I tap check system update they say already up-to-date..
Nope...once bought came 4.0.1 non-yakju. I updated it to 4.0.2... Now already root plus 4.0.2 yakju.. But I thought yakju got 4.0.4 update? I tap check system update they say already up-to-date..
4.0.4 is for CDMA version a.k.a toro. maguro is 4.0.3 i believe
Nope...once bought came 4.0.1 non-yakju. I updated it to 4.0.2... Now already root plus 4.0.2 yakju.. But I thought yakju got 4.0.4 update? I tap check system update they say already up-to-date..
Get apex 1.02 and apex b4 kernel. It's 4.0.3
Added on February 20, 2012, 12:22 pm
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Feb 20 2012, 12:20 PM)
4.0.4 is for CDMA version a.k.a toro. maguro is 4.0.3 i believe
Dude. are U using Xo skin for both phones ?
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 20 2012, 12:22 PM
GalNote is using SGP crystal clear. got some scratches already and thinking bout getting xo skins for it, but still got another spare SGP crystal clear as the package comes with 2 SP
Nope...once bought came 4.0.1 non-yakju. I updated it to 4.0.2... Now already root plus 4.0.2 yakju.. But I thought yakju got 4.0.4 update? I tap check system update they say already up-to-date..
GalNote is using SGP crystal clear. got some scratches already and thinking bout getting xo skins for it, but still got another spare SGP crystal clear as the package comes with 2 SP
Hard to apply Xo. Sigh. Might get second piece from you again
Hard to apply Xo. Sigh. Might get second piece from you again
y hard to apply？i actually found that its way more easier to apply compared to SGP as you can reposition it as many times as u want as long as the fluid still moisty. while in SGP's case, i need to tear it up, use tapes to remove the thumbprints and dusts and oils then reapply again.
bought Gnex on saturday. switch from Incredible S. great phone. love the screen. very fast. just kinda miss the smart dial n FB contact sync.
flash custom rom, u are set to go to sync ur fb contact, or if u dont want to root ur phone, install app haxsync from marketplace to sync ur fb contact.
oh shit oh shit...someone please help...i did a stupid mistake...i accidentally deleted a folder called sd card from my phone via pc while deleting some music and pictures folder...now when i go into the drive it says my sd card is empty but i can see all my files,its very weird can someone help.When i access astro file manager my files are missing but via pc i can still see them,,,please help
y hard to apply？i actually found that its way more easier to apply compared to SGP as you can reposition it as many times as u want as long as the fluid still moisty. while in SGP's case, i need to tear it up, use tapes to remove the thumbprints and dusts and oils then reapply again.
i sent to shop, regret lehh.. sighhh...
QUOTE(Acquainted @ Feb 20 2012, 03:50 PM)
what case and screen protector are recommended for gnex?
sp = xo skin / sgp cases = sgp / rearth
QUOTE(Azureknight94 @ Feb 20 2012, 06:16 PM)
Try emailing them or asking through twitter. Some of the forumers here got a free replacement
replacement just for wrong type or sp i think. sighh.
i sent to shop, regret lehh.. sighhh... sp = xo skin / sgp cases = sgp / rearth replacement just for wrong type or sp i think. sighh.
well i edi recommend u to do it yourself instead of sending to shop. they charge u but wont guarantee 100% success. i rather screw it myself and reorder another one than let others screw my RM50
QUOTE(munak991 @ Feb 20 2012, 06:31 PM)
Use Soapy Solution la. i applied 4 time for my Screen protector ady.
try applied at moisture environment like steam bath room
well i edi recommend u to do it yourself instead of sending to shop. they charge u but wont guarantee 100% success. i rather screw it myself and reorder another one than let others screw my RM50
lol, haha. but its quite sticky huh? and not dat clear. i think the only thing he dint do is apply solution on the outer layer. hmmm
anyways, does xo skin sells non wet type?
Added on February 20, 2012, 7:05 pm
QUOTE(munak991 @ Feb 20 2012, 06:31 PM)
Use Soapy Solution la. i applied 4 time for my Screen protector ady.
try applied at moisture environment like steam bath room
u've changed 4 times SP? nexus? omg.
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 20 2012, 07:05 PM
The local sets comes with 4.0.1 non yakju mainly while those AP sets comes default 4.0.2 yakju build
all ap set come with default 4.0.2 yakju ? but I though also depends which country of the GNex you get o.O ?
QUOTE(DarkSilver @ Feb 20 2012, 01:37 PM)
So, if it comes with 4.0.1, it's ORI?
If it comes with 4.0.2, it's AP?
refer above quote by uncle benny
QUOTE(clon12 @ Feb 20 2012, 02:35 PM)
Nope. Hehe. When you getting yours?
no idea now parents don't let me buy, say expensive unless my phone really spoil then buy as expensive as you can now wait it drop price until around RM1.5k like that I sure wait for s3 already haiz no fate with GNex, sien but try my best to convince my parents conclusion, parents dunno technology this kind of things (because also facing the same problem last time change new desktop) =_=
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Share my tips for wet type screen protector application:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Before you begin, cut your fingernails and wash your hands. This is to prevent nail damage to the skin and minimum the risk of bringing lint, dust and dirt.
Location to skin application: There are few locations are suitable for application: Steamy Bathroom (is a PLUS since steam is capable to trap dust) Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom Study Room/Guest Room
As long you switch off any air ventilation like fan, air conditioner. Lock your door and windows, your fine to proceed. Clean your area, to minimum the risk of bringing lint and dust.
After cleaning your area, prepare your own solution (if they don't provide you) try look for a shallow dish plate or spray bottle. Put 2 or 3 drops of mild soap and mix it with water, and you now have your own solution.
For mild soap, I suggest using baby shampoo like Johnson baby shampoo or any dish wash liquid.
Once your have your own solution, prepare your own version of squegee card if they don't provide you. Any credit card would be fine but make sure they have straight edges to prevent damage your skin during squegee.
Now you have those two main stuffs, time to bring out your paper towel or microfibre cloth. Personally, I prefer paper towel because it is easily available than microfibre cloth, or anti fog cloth is good to go.
Once you have those stuffs, bring out your skin and read their instructions. Some might give tips for application process.
Time for application, first wash your hands once again and clean them with your paper towel.
Before application, clean your device with your microfibre, anti-fog or paper towel to remove smudges and dust on your screen. TURN OFF YOUR DEVICE, REMOVE YOUR BATTERY, ENGAGE THE ON SWITCH!
For Spray Bottle method: Spray your non-adhesive skin for two pumps, then wet your fingers with your spray. Peel your Skin, immediately and give like 3 ~ 4 pumps on adhesive side.
Now place on your device screen, and align it with your fingers. Your skin should move freely for this time. After you have set your alignment, leave your device like 1~2 minutes.
After 1~2 minutes, prepare your credit card or squegee card. Start push your access liquid and air bubbles from middle to the left or middle to the right while try not to move your skin, DO NOT squegee the skin to hard or it will leave marks, or causing miss align.
Keep squeegee for like 5~8 minutes to remove all bubbles and use your paper towel/microfibre cloth to trap any water/liquid to prevent get into the device. After that, clean and damp the screen with paper towel/micro fibre cloth.
Now your skin should be like clean and zero bubbles, if they do have don't peel or being paranoiac. Look for a windy place and place your device there for 12/24 hours. Those streaks, micro-bubbles will dissipated during these period.
AND NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD BE LOOK CLEAN AND BRAND NEW!
all ap set come with default 4.0.2 yakju ? but I though also depends which country of the GNex you get o.O ? refer above quote by uncle benny no idea now parents don't let me buy, say expensive unless my phone really spoil then buy as expensive as you can now wait it drop price until around RM1.5k like that I sure wait for s3 already haiz no fate with GNex, sien but try my best to convince my parents conclusion, parents dunno technology this kind of things (because also facing the same problem last time change new desktop) =_=
There's no way GNex price gonna drop to RM1.5K no matter AP or SME set. And SGS3 will surely price atleast RM2299 if not higher when it release :-P
all ap set come with default 4.0.2 yakju ? but I though also depends which country of the GNex you get o.O ? refer above quote by uncle benny no idea now parents don't let me buy, say expensive unless my phone really spoil then buy as expensive as you can now wait it drop price until around RM1.5k like that I sure wait for s3 already haiz no fate with GNex, sien but try my best to convince my parents conclusion, parents dunno technology this kind of things (because also facing the same problem last time change new desktop) =_=
Wait for S3.. Same thing is going to happen over and over again.
I noticed my GNex needs a restart every few days, otherwise it would get buggy.
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hi guys.. im new here..just bought my gxus..my 1st android phone.. there is just one really small problem for me..i cant received n send mms.. yes i've googled and keyed in the apn..but somehow i doesn't work.. im using maxis postpaid n im not using any data plan.. should i tick the data enabled under mobile network settings? im afraid if i ticked it, then it will always connect to the internet.. do help please dear guys..
yes I know, already explain, but no hope so need keep convince my parents =_=
What phone are you using now.. SII..? Why not you trade your old phone in order to buy GNex.? Maybe that way your father agree to top up the balance for you.
QUOTE(padi @ Feb 20 2012, 09:55 PM)
hi guys.. im new here..just bought my gxus..my 1st android phone.. there is just one really small problem for me..i cant received n send mms.. yes i've googled and keyed in the apn..but somehow i doesn't work.. im using maxis postpaid n im not using any data plan.. should i tick the data enabled under mobile network settings? im afraid if i ticked it, then it will always connect to the internet.. do help please dear guys..
You need to enable your data network in order to send/receive mms.
I noticed my GNex needs a restart every few days, otherwise it would get buggy.
I haven't reboot mine since 2 days ago after reflashing the aokp m3 and it seems to be working just fine. What do you mean by buggy? Something doesn't work right or lag?
can say is s2 but also can say not s2, cuz my primary phone is lg optimus 1 s2 is spare, which grab by sis == s2 on my sis hand, but now not money problem, already can afford is parents say too expensive, speechless ~.~ maybe due to last time buy s2 =.=
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Feb 20 2012, 10:06 PM)
can say is s2 but also can say not s2, cuz my primary phone is lg optimus 1 s2 is spare, which grab by sis == s2 on my sis hand, but now not money problem, already can afford is parents say too expensive, speechless ~.~ maybe due to last time buy s2 =.=
Tell your parents, the cost of an "Apple" is called expensive. The Nexus is seriously cheap and cheerful, get one for me and we will be harmony forever and peace for life...
Tell your parents, the cost of an "Apple" is called expensive. The Nexus is seriously cheap and cheerful, get one for me and we will be harmony forever and peace for life...
yes, and I wonder if I buy apple product = forever no need buy and you got it, everyday keep convince my parent, hope convince until they behtahan and let me buy
can say is s2 but also can say not s2, cuz my primary phone is lg optimus 1 s2 is spare, which grab by sis == s2 on my sis hand, but now not money problem, already can afford is parents say too expensive, speechless ~.~ maybe due to last time buy s2 =.=
Most probably it because you have a phone already and not due the price. Maybe for them why buy another phone when already have one. That's why i said, try trade your old phone and ask your father only for top up the balance. And that way you are using only one expensive phone at one time. ~~just my two cents~~
Added on February 20, 2012, 10:18 pm
QUOTE(padi @ Feb 20 2012, 10:06 PM)
if i enable the data, does it means im connected to the internet for the whole time? or just i'll be able to received mms?
If you need only MMS then go to network setting and manually put your APN to MMS only (without internet)
This post has been edited by waveweaver: Feb 20 2012, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Feb 20 2012, 10:12 PM)
yes, and I wonder if I buy apple product = forever no need buy and you got it, everyday keep convince my parent, hope convince until they behtahan and let me buy
Wow, you understand the behind meaning of it! Kudos! Yeah, try suggest like waveweaver said. Unless you want to be a nexus collector like me or... Gadget collector like uncle benny
Most probably it because you have a phone already and not due the price. Maybe for them why buy another phone when already have one. That's why i said, try trade your old phone and ask your father only for top up the balance. And that way you are using only one expensive phone at one time. ~~just my two cents~~
ya I think so, cuz s2 haven't over 5month, while lg optimus one just over 1year and 1week trade in not worth, and I not willing to trade + prefer keep it because got commemorative value, lol
QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 20 2012, 10:18 PM)
Wow, you understand the behind meaning of it! Kudos! Yeah, try suggest like waveweaver said. Unless you want to be a nexus collector like me or... Gadget collector like uncle benny
lol is easy to understand and nexus collector is can't already, phone collector can bah gadget ??? impossible not rich enough, and if like that sure let parents scold =_= which is change phone again
Share my tips for wet type screen protector application:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Before you begin, cut your fingernails and wash your hands. This is to prevent nail damage to the skin and minimum the risk of bringing lint, dust and dirt.
Location to skin application: There are few locations are suitable for application: Steamy Bathroom (is a PLUS since steam is capable to trap dust) Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom Study Room/Guest Room
As long you switch off any air ventilation like fan, air conditioner. Lock your door and windows, your fine to proceed. Clean your area, to minimum the risk of bringing lint and dust.
After cleaning your area, prepare your own solution (if they don't provide you) try look for a shallow dish plate or spray bottle. Put 2 or 3 drops of mild soap and mix it with water, and you now have your own solution.
For mild soap, I suggest using baby shampoo like Johnson baby shampoo or any dish wash liquid.
Once your have your own solution, prepare your own version of squegee card if they don't provide you. Any credit card would be fine but make sure they have straight edges to prevent damage your skin during squegee.
Now you have those two main stuffs, time to bring out your paper towel or microfibre cloth. Personally, I prefer paper towel because it is easily available than microfibre cloth, or anti fog cloth is good to go.
Once you have those stuffs, bring out your skin and read their instructions. Some might give tips for application process.
Time for application, first wash your hands once again and clean them with your paper towel.
Before application, clean your device with your microfibre, anti-fog or paper towel to remove smudges and dust on your screen. TURN OFF YOUR DEVICE, REMOVE YOUR BATTERY, ENGAGE THE ON SWITCH!
For Spray Bottle method: Spray your non-adhesive skin for two pumps, then wet your fingers with your spray. Peel your Skin, immediately and give like 3 ~ 4 pumps on adhesive side.
Now place on your device screen, and align it with your fingers. Your skin should move freely for this time. After you have set your alignment, leave your device like 1~2 minutes.
After 1~2 minutes, prepare your credit card or squegee card. Start push your access liquid and air bubbles from middle to the left or middle to the right while try not to move your skin, DO NOT squegee the skin to hard or it will leave marks, or causing miss align.
Keep squeegee for like 5~8 minutes to remove all bubbles and use your paper towel/microfibre cloth to trap any water/liquid to prevent get into the device. After that, clean and damp the screen with paper towel/micro fibre cloth.
Now your skin should be like clean and zero bubbles, if they do have don't peel or being paranoiac. Look for a windy place and place your device there for 12/24 hours. Those streaks, micro-bubbles will dissipated during these period.
AND NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD BE LOOK CLEAN AND BRAND NEW!
I haven't reboot mine since 2 days ago after reflashing the aokp m3 and it seems to be working just fine. What do you mean by buggy? Something doesn't work right or lag?
2 days are fine. like screen not turning off when making a call and clock not updating.
Wow, you understand the behind meaning of it! Kudos! Yeah, try suggest like waveweaver said. Unless you want to be a nexus collector like me or... Gadget collector like uncle benny
I feel it's cool carrying a bb or nexus. hahaha. Benny is a gadget tester freak.
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 20 2012, 10:35 PM)
Arghhh . Do you provide service?hahaha:P
I failed like 10 times when apply wet screen protector, because I was like simply paste and always go ahead by myself.
I learn from experience... try DIY before asking service. Because, no one likes to leave their phone for like 2 days... you don't like it right? and you think those guys who help you are problem free? If your device gets liquid inside spoiled the LCD. They not gonna paid you for that and same time lose warranty. Plus, who knows those people already take your device and ran away.
IF you think apply wet screen protector isn't your day, SGP and martin fields are good to go. Easy to install, liquid free and don't need to wait 2 days.
I failed like 10 times when apply wet screen protector, because I was like simply paste and always go ahead by myself.
I learn from experience... try DIY before asking service. Because, no one likes to leave their phone for like 2 days... you don't like it right? and you think those guys who help you are problem free? If your device gets liquid inside spoiled the LCD. They not gonna paid you for that and same time lose warranty. Plus, who knows those people already take your device and ran away.
IF you think apply wet screen protector isn't your day, SGP and martin fields are good to go. Easy to install, liquid free and don't need to wait 2 days.
Have you experienced sp from sme? Are those sp branded ? Coz they charged like rm69. With non-friendly expression on their face.
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 20 2012, 10:45 PM)
Have you experienced sp from sme? Are those sp branded ? Coz they charged like rm69. With non-friendly expression on their face.
With RM 69 i can get 2 BSE full body skin protectors. You do the math.. Martin Fields are seriously Overpriced but they are the good quality clear type SP, too bad only 1 they provide. SGP is also another good quality SP but buy from E-bay is like RM 50+ and comes with 2 screen protectors so if you mess up, you still have another spare
SME's SP, i yet to tried it. Maybe when i get my gnex after this week
I have test those two but they seems not my liking, my Nexus S is an example. First, Martin Fields and SGP have rainbow effect and easily to get micro-scratch.
Olephobic coating is easily wore off after like 10 wipes, the Ultra Optics is a good type matte flim from SGP but still the grainy effect and when I swipe the home screen, the sound effect is awful like zipping my trousers. Like the satin touch hate the sound effect.
Third, DRY SCREEN STATIC SCREEN PROTECTORS are not curve screen friendly, the "Peel" effect is sucky. The protection is look compromise like so small from actual size.
Alternatively, bodyguards, warpsol and zagg offers dry method but the installation is freaking painful and cost a BOMB.
Seriously, follow my instructions and you will happy ever after!
This post has been edited by droid13579: Feb 20 2012, 10:56 PM
New user reporting in,just got my 1st android phone gnex few days ago.my last phone nokia 5800,too much different.can do everything like pc and faster than my old hp netbook . currently just root it with stock rom with help from my friend,still learning.i still can't find option to add new profile,just get 3 mode in stock rom (general,silent,airplane)..for app and games all smooth except game RF2012 HD,got lag... and for Asphalt 6,i can't play in mode Control A & B (controls with Accelerometer) no problem with Control C & D.For game GT Free+ can play with accelerometer..and i still not apply my XO sp,i really can't do this.must find servise to apply it,any good experience shop in serdang, the mines area? will put salotape at power,sound button tq for all sifu here,many tip i learn from all of u.
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QUOTE(shahruls @ Feb 20 2012, 11:10 PM)
New user reporting in,just got my 1st android phone gnex few days ago.my last phone nokia 5800,too much different.can do everything like pc and faster than my old hp netbook . currently just root it with stock rom with help from my friend,still learning.i still can't find option to add new profile,just get 3 mode in stock rom (general,silent,airplane)..for app and games all smooth except game RF2012 HD,got lag... and for Asphalt 6,i can't play in mode Control A & B (controls with Accelerometer) no problem with Control C & D.For game GT Free+ can play with accelerometer..and i still not apply my XO sp,i really can't do this.must find servise to apply it,any good experience shop in serdang, the mines area? will put salotape at power,sound button tq for all sifu here,many tip i learn from all of u.
Please read my wet sp installation tips in first page before asking for service.
With RM 69 i can get 2 BSE full body skin protectors. You do the math.. Martin Fields are seriously Overpriced but they are the good quality clear type SP, too bad only 1 they provide. SGP is also another good quality SP but buy from E-bay is like RM 50+ and comes with 2 screen protectors so if you mess up, you still have another spare
SME's SP, i yet to tried it. Maybe when i get my gnex after this week
I have test those two but they seems not my liking, my Nexus S is an example. First, Martin Fields and SGP have rainbow effect and easily to get micro-scratch.
Olephobic coating is easily wore off after like 10 wipes, the Ultra Optics is a good type matte flim from SGP but still the grainy effect and when I swipe the home screen, the sound effect is awful like zipping my trousers. Like the satin touch hate the sound effect.
Third, DRY SCREEN STATIC SCREEN PROTECTORS are not curve screen friendly, the "Peel" effect is sucky. The protection is look compromise like so small from actual size.
Alternatively, bodyguards, warpsol and zagg offers dry method but the installation is freaking painful and cost a BOMB.
Seriously, follow my instructions and you will happy ever after!
gonna wait for your review bro. Yeah, ithink im gonna try sme sp. If they screw the sp, I can screw them back.that's the good side.
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:21 pm
QUOTE(shahruls @ Feb 20 2012, 11:10 PM)
New user reporting in,just got my 1st android phone gnex few days ago.my last phone nokia 5800,too much different.can do everything like pc and faster than my old hp netbook . currently just root it with stock rom with help from my friend,still learning.i still can't find option to add new profile,just get 3 mode in stock rom (general,silent,airplane)..for app and games all smooth except game RF2012 HD,got lag... and for Asphalt 6,i can't play in mode Control A & B (controls with Accelerometer) no problem with Control C & D.For game GT Free+ can play with accelerometer..and i still not apply my XO sp,i really can't do this.must find servise to apply it,any good experience shop in serdang, the mines area? will put salotape at power,sound button tq for all sifu here,many tip i learn from all of u.
Besttips, diy the Xo sp. I regretted gaogao for sending it for service to a (pro-looking) phone shop.
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 20 2012, 11:21 PM
gonna wait for your review bro. Yeah, ithink im gonna try sme sp. If they screw the sp, I can screw them back.that's the good side.
from my experince (both customer side n handphone shop worker side) :
the SP itself cost less than RM10. the rest is the labor charge + big big knife slicing ur neck. your call. orelse u jz pass ur GalNex to me and i help you install the xo skins, i charge you RM20 can d
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 20 2012, 11:18 PM)
gonna wait for your review bro. Yeah, ithink im gonna try sme sp. If they screw the sp, I can screw them back.that's the good side.
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:21 pm
Besttips, diy the Xo sp. I regretted gaogao for sending it for service to a (pro-looking) phone shop.
I still waiting XO skins send me skins for Nexus S, they gave me Galaxy S II screen protector. My GNex is comming soon. Will post pics after application.
I getting the SME SP due to the GALAXY NEXUS stock SP has words that almost block my view. Had to fork out some to get a temporary SP to prevent scratches
lotus glass =/= scratch resistant, even thou they are tough but an daily activity might damage it plus I don't like to lose the oleophobic coating as well.
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:26 pm
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Feb 20 2012, 11:22 PM)
from my experince (both customer side n handphone shop worker side) :
the SP itself cost less than RM10. the rest is the labor charge + big big knife slicing ur neck. your call. orelse u jz pass ur GalNex to me and i help you install the xo skins, i charge you RM20 can d
LOL! advantage to earn some cash but leave a device for 12 hours on stranger hands...
This post has been edited by droid13579: Feb 20 2012, 11:26 PM
from my experince (both customer side n handphone shop worker side) :
the SP itself cost less than RM10. the rest is the labor charge + big big knife slicing ur neck. your call. orelse u jz pass ur GalNex to me and i help you install the xo skins, i charge you RM20 can d
Wow. Can do small business d. Hahaha. Might consider. Those SE phones sp cost rm1 or Less than dat if buy in bulk. I ask them do for me. They said must buy their sp. But the week before, they said can help.with rm10. Sme sme .
I still waiting XO skins send me skins for Nexus S, they gave me Galaxy S II screen protector. My GNex is comming soon. Will post pics after application.
I getting the SME SP due to the GALAXY NEXUS stock SP has words that almost block my view. Had to fork out some to get a temporary SP to prevent scratches
lotus glass =/= scratch resistant, even thou they are tough but an daily activity might damage it plus I don't like to lose the oleophobic coating as well.
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:26 pm LOL! advantage to earn some cash but leave a device for 12 hours on stranger hands...
When when?haha. Gorilla glass or this ?
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:35 pm
QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 20 2012, 11:32 PM)
Don't waste money on cheap SP's...
I don't think can find cheap sp for nexus thou.
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 20 2012, 11:33 PM)
When when?haha. Gorilla glass or this ?
Added on February 20, 2012, 11:35 pm
I don't think can find cheap sp for nexus thou.
I need to wait for next week to get my GNex at the same time buy their SME SP or maybe not...
GNex is using somekind of lotus glass. But don't expect it to be hard as diamond. If there is a screen is hard as diamond. Screen protector isn't useful anymore
I need to wait for next week to get my GNex at the same time buy their SME SP or maybe not...
GNex is using somekind of lotus glass. But don't expect it to be hard as diamond. If there is a screen is hard as diamond. Screen protector isn't useful anymore
Uncle Benny doesn't use sp. Doesn't trust sp. Cool guy.
I need to wait for next week to get my GNex at the same time buy their SME SP or maybe not...
GNex is using somekind of lotus glass. But don't expect it to be hard as diamond. If there is a screen is hard as diamond. Screen protector isn't useful anymore
yeap...even gorilla glass also will be scratched, unless its made of diamond..
some people prefer use it naked and have faith on the glass, while some prefer safe than sorry, so to apply SP or not is quite subjective...
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QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 20 2012, 11:42 PM)
Uncle Benny doesn't use sp. Doesn't trust sp. Cool guy.
I also want to be like him but the daily activities fears me as I feel anal if everything goes wrong to my display. Exchange an LCD panel cost 400~550. An SP only like 30~50 you prefer which?
I also want to be like him but the daily activities fears me as I feel anal if everything goes wrong to my display. Exchange an LCD panel cost 400~550. An SP only like 30~50 you prefer which?
dropped my phone once or twice.not even one month of usage yet. Lucky I'm using SGP casing. Wow.we can actually replace the screen? That's something new.
16g chic white version. searched the whole singapore finally got it!!
wow how much you bought do post your sexy white GNex
QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 20 2012, 11:38 PM)
I need to wait for next week to get my GNex at the same time buy their SME SP or maybe not...
GNex is using somekind of lotus glass. But don't expect it to be hard as diamond. If there is a screen is hard as diamond. Screen protector isn't useful anymore
I also want to be like him but the daily activities fears me as I feel anal if everything goes wrong to my display. Exchange an LCD panel cost 400~550. An SP only like 30~50 you prefer which?
dropped my phone once or twice.not even one month of usage yet. Lucky I'm using SGP casing. Wow.we can actually replace the screen? That's something new.
Of course every phone can change/replace its screen. Haven't heard one that cannot, yet.
Go to settings > language and input settings > TICK google pinyin. Then only you able to scroll down ur notification bar and change input.
i was able to change between swype, android keyboard and google pinyin all the time..just that just now all of sudden the icon in top bar disappeared..
able to solve it by untick swype and google pinyin in setting and tick back..scratching my head think what i did just now
can i know how to change to mms? when i tap on the digi mms it keeps going into the settings..
Setting > wireless & network > mobile network > Access Point Name > digi > APN type (edit to MMS only). But make sure your data network is enabled in order to send/receive MMS
dropped my phone once or twice.not even one month of usage yet. Lucky I'm using SGP casing. Wow.we can actually replace the screen? That's something new.
I dropped my charging gnexus on 2nd day of purchase along with my laptop from 2.5 feet high table.
I was like but later found all is well.
Added on February 21, 2012, 12:39 am
QUOTE(AlphaBeta @ Feb 21 2012, 12:29 AM)
Update: Viber now works on ICS.
link? pls
Added on February 21, 2012, 12:42 am
QUOTE(frantic912 @ Feb 20 2012, 08:58 AM)
mine just 6 hours only using AOKP M3...switch back tu ARHD+Jame Bond Kernel...can hold 1 day if moderate use....
Added on February 20, 2012, 9:04 am
try use mhotspot...i use this on my laptop and my gnex can detect it but u must enable sharing internet at LAN Properties and choose which WLAN to be hotspot.....
tried already. I think my 4965agn wifi adapter got some issue with win 7. It can not create access point and ICS does not support Adhoc.
I will terminate my usb dongle broadband and use my normal sim for 3g...and use internet for laptop.
Added on February 21, 2012, 12:43 am
QUOTE(benny888 @ Feb 20 2012, 08:24 AM)
I dont use n never believe in using it And I have proven it myself scratching with keys and even dragging a penknife across screen and I have even demo it to my friends And my phone is always in a covered case - that is good enough protection
did you try to scratch using dust having tiny glass particles?
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 21 2012, 12:43 AM
can say is s2 but also can say not s2, cuz my primary phone is lg optimus 1 s2 is spare, which grab by sis == s2 on my sis hand, but now not money problem, already can afford is parents say too expensive, speechless ~.~ maybe due to last time buy s2 =.=
go get your s2 back from your sister and enjoy using it.
Added on February 21, 2012, 12:46 am
QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Feb 20 2012, 10:06 PM)
can say is s2 but also can say not s2, cuz my primary phone is lg optimus 1 s2 is spare, which grab by sis == s2 on my sis hand, but now not money problem, already can afford is parents say too expensive, speechless ~.~ maybe due to last time buy s2 =.=
go get your s2 back from your sister and enjoy using it.
This post has been edited by tcchuin: Feb 21 2012, 12:46 AM
I already bought this phone but it's only delivered to me this weekend. RM 2030, OK? I hope I'm not being conned. Because I saw a friend is getting in by RM 2060.
I already bought this phone but it's only delivered to me this weekend. RM 2030, OK? I hope I'm not being conned. Because I saw a friend is getting in by RM 2060.
AP or sme? Quite high.
Added on February 21, 2012, 8:18 am
QUOTE(ruffstuff @ Feb 21 2012, 08:09 AM)
Yes. Stock rom.
Try flashing den compare. For me. Big . Hehe.
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 21 2012, 08:18 AM
Anyone have similar battery issue? I mean wtf from 60 percent down straight to zero in 1hr?
Next time use betterbatterystats n check what apps is eating up so much battery life. It is unusual such a big drop. Even if you browse continiusky one hour max 20-30% only
Next time use betterbatterystats n check what apps is eating up so much battery life. It is unusual such a big drop. Even if you browse continiusky one hour max 20-30% only
That is the thing. No apss will consume that much battery and we all know the screen is the biggest juice sucker. Screen was off during the massive power drain. I just assume it just a bug in battery reporting. Quick google said it is a known issue for ICS 4.0.2.
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Added Shallow Plate "Dip" Method for Wet Screen Protector Application
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When I said Shallow Plate to Dip your solution is not to immerse your skin to your solution. This might be tricky but if you do it properly it also gives a good look when it is done.
First, Prepare a shallow dish plate fill with water and add 2~3 drops of baby shampoo/ dish wash liquid mix with your finger and you have your own version of solution. Not to forget prepare your anti fog cloth/ micro fibre, paper towel and squeegee card/credit card.
**You may use warm water as an alternative.**
Now, wash your hands and clean your device to remove all those dirt, dust, lint and grease. Not to forget remove the battery, turn off the device.
Begin to dip the non adhesive side, a shallow dip is enough not immerse the skin. If it is too wet, shake vigorously to remove big water particles. Wet your fingertips by dip into your solution and peel it. Give shallow dip for non adhesive side and shake it.
**If you think shake vigorously still look wet for both sides, try wipe on one direction like butter on toast to remove excess water, liquid.**
Immediately, place your skin to your device and leave it for 1~2 minutes. Now your skin should move freely, and try align it in this time. Remember align it with your fingers gently by recognize it front facing cameras, proximal sensors and ambient sensors and front speakers.
After 1~2 minutes, start squeegee with your credit card from middle to left/right then up to down. Don't squeegee too hard or else you will damage the skin. Do this for 5~8 minutes.
**While Squeegee, try damp the excess solution and not to push the solution to cut outs**
After 5~8 minutes, wipe/damp the excess solution with paper towel/mircofibre/anti fog cloth. Your skin should look free bubbles. If you do saw a streaks, micro-bubbles. Don't be paranoiac and peel it, find a windy place at let it dry for 12/24 hours.
NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD LOOK CLEAR LIKE IT WAS NO SCREEN PROTECTOR, TIME TO FOOL YOUR FRIENDS AND SAID I HAVE GONE NAKED WITH MY SCREEN
That is the thing. No apss will consume that much battery and we all know the screen is the biggest juice sucker. Screen was off during the massive power drain. I just assume it just a bug in battery reporting. Quick google said it is a known issue for ICS 4.0.2.
Do as Uncle Benny advice first before assume anything. By your screenshot, you have tons of wakelocks. Find out what/which apps preventing your phone from deep sleep.
Added Shallow Plate "Dip" Method for Wet Screen Protector Application
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
When I said Shallow Plate to Dip your solution is not to immerse your skin to your solution. This might be tricky but if you do it properly it also gives a good look when it is done.
First, Prepare a shallow dish plate fill with water and add 2~3 drops of baby shampoo/ dish wash liquid mix with your finger and you have your own version of solution. Not to forget prepare your anti fog cloth/ micro fibre, paper towel and squeegee card/credit card.
**You may use warm water as an alternative.**
Now, wash your hands and clean your device to remove all those dirt, dust, lint and grease. Not to forget remove the battery, turn off the device.
Begin to dip the non adhesive side, a shallow dip is enough not immerse the skin. If it is too wet, shake vigorously to remove big water particles. Wet your fingertips by dip into your solution and peel it. Give shallow dip for non adhesive side and shake it.
**If you think shake vigorously still look wet for both sides, try wipe on one direction like butter on toast to remove excess water, liquid.**
Immediately, place your skin to your device and leave it for 1~2 minutes. Now your skin should move freely, and try align it in this time. Remember align it with your fingers gently by recognize it front facing cameras, proximal sensors and ambient sensors and front speakers.
After 1~2 minutes, start squeegee with your credit card from middle to left/right then up to down. Don't squeegee too hard or else you will damage the skin. Do this for 5~8 minutes.
**While Squeegee, try damp the excess solution and not to push the solution to cut outs**
After 5~8 minutes, wipe/damp the excess solution with paper towel/mircofibre/anti fog cloth. Your skin should look free bubbles. If you do saw a streaks, micro-bubbles. Don't be paranoiac and peel it, find a windy place at let it dry for 12/24 hours.
NOW YOUR SKIN SHOULD LOOK CLEAR LIKE IT WAS NO SCREEN PROTECTOR, TIME TO FOOL YOUR FRIENDS AND SAID I HAVE GONE NAKED WITH MY SCREEN
I already bought this phone but it's only delivered to me this weekend. RM 2030, OK? I hope I'm not being conned. Because I saw a friend is getting in by RM 2060.
Should be fine. Just be sure its not an ap set
This post has been edited by clon12: Feb 21 2012, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(Kyl3 @ Feb 21 2012, 10:19 AM)
My xo skin is leaving too many fingernail mark, are you guys having same?
To remove nail marks, off your device and remove battery. Prepare a hair-dryer and a microfibre cloth. Point your hair-dryer on your xo skin for like 15 seconds then rub it with your microfibre in circular motion. The marks should be gone because the skin is healing.
Don't rub to hard or your skin will be ruined. The hair-dryer setting is under cool or lowest settings.
To remove nail marks, off your device and remove battery. Prepare a hair-dryer and a microfibre cloth. Point your hair-dryer on your xo skin for like 15 seconds then rub it with your microfibre in circular motion. The marks should be gone because the skin is healing.
Don't rub to hard or your skin will be ruined. The hair-dryer setting is under cool or lowest settings.
To remove nail marks, off your device and remove battery. Prepare a hair-dryer and a microfibre cloth. Point your hair-dryer on your xo skin for like 15 seconds then rub it with your microfibre in circular motion. The marks should be gone because the skin is healing.
Don't rub to hard or your skin will be ruined. The hair-dryer setting is under cool or lowest settings.
Will try this when i get a hold of hairdryer is it ok to use those spectacle cloths?
I have big dust inside my xo...and its been a week since applied. I don't like them at all. Plus I have 2 big bubbles at the ends...how can we have bubbles at the ends and these dust particles went inside when I was trying again n again to remove those bubbles by filling it with liquid.. I have some liquid left...shall I remove or let it be?
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QUOTE(gurpreetsingh @ Feb 21 2012, 10:52 AM)
I have big dust inside my xo...and its been a week since applied. I don't like them at all. Plus I have 2 big bubbles at the ends...how can we have bubbles at the ends and these dust particles went inside when I was trying again n again to remove those bubbles by filling it with liquid.. I have some liquid left...shall I remove or let it be?
QUOTE(nitewish @ Feb 21 2012, 10:52 AM)
any tips for removing air bubbles? have to peel off and reapply?
You two seriously need go ask XO customer service for replacement. Because during application, you should squeegee properly to prevent bubbles and also layout is important step to make sure is bubble free.
If after squeegee for 4 minutes the bubbles are still here simply remove and reapply. IF is over 5 minutes, you have to ask for replacement.
Make sure your film is moist not dripping wet to get 0 bubbles!
OR alternatively, try wash your film under a running water, or use scotch tape (best tape which leave 0 residues) to trap those dust and lint
If it doesn't work ask for replacement.
This post has been edited by droid13579: Feb 21 2012, 10:56 AM
hmm.... I really do not want to mess up with my google account as I have already bought apps there.. I hope there is no contradiction. guys pls share if you know something.
Added on February 21, 2012, 11:04 am
QUOTE(nitewish @ Feb 21 2012, 11:03 AM)
alaa.. seriously need to replace? but we need to send back the old SP?
*looks at fallenangelz* have to mafan fallenangelz again lol
thats a big question..do we need to send back old sp..
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 21 2012, 11:04 AM
hmm.... I really do not want to mess up with my google account as I have already bought apps there.. I hope there is no contradiction. guys pls share if you know something.
i also paid for every apps. but for games that is 5 dollar i downloaded a bit. but i end up buying if i intend to keep it updated all the time. those games i downloaded only for testing if its good.
i also paid for every apps. but for games that is 5 dollar i downloaded a bit. but i end up buying if i intend to keep it updated all the time. those games i downloaded only for testing if its good.
okay. for those having issues with applying xo skins, please drop me an email and attach the pictures, i'll try to ask xo skins and c what they can do. might probably have to mail it back to them but i'll ask them first
So much trouble and effort to just apply a wet type SP !!!
Hahaha. Benny +1
QUOTE(Doomsday @ Feb 21 2012, 10:50 AM)
Yeap wet SP is hassle, even my new Nexus is still naked till today. Even though, I have extra XO skins laying on my inventory.
willing to let go?
QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 21 2012, 10:58 AM)
Depends how you express your problems, if you are lucky they will send you an extra skin with no charge
Or they ask you buy the skin but send you another one which you have two. Some cases are weird it depends how you gonna express your problems
Added on February 21, 2012, 10:59 am Big bubbles wont, Micro bubbles will... Remember that!
Would love to try dat!
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Feb 21 2012, 11:13 AM)
okay. for those having issues with applying xo skins, please drop me an email and attach the pictures, i'll try to ask xo skins and c what they can do. might probably have to mail it back to them but i'll ask them first
tonight I send to you bro. Can we have your email?
okay. for those having issues with applying xo skins, please drop me an email and attach the pictures, i'll try to ask xo skins and c what they can do. might probably have to mail it back to them but i'll ask them first
thanks.. picture would only show big bubbles.... there are numbers of small bubbles too which will get un noticed but yes we should definitely give it atry
thx for bashing. honestly i thought the first page was just some ads, did not realise i can find something useful in there. will read again
Basic information of operating your GNex and useful information is stated on the first page. Lots of similar question has been raised from time to time and yes sometimes we do tend to be more "harsh" on newbies. Hope you don't mind
okay. for those having issues with applying xo skins, please drop me an email and attach the pictures, i'll try to ask xo skins and c what they can do. might probably have to mail it back to them but i'll ask them first
i think i'm SOL dy, the xo skin is drying up nicely but the air bubble is still there xD meh, better than no protection at all. ahahaha.
he means that is GalNex got the function to list out the talk times specifically from when to when
thanks bro for clarifying.
Added on February 21, 2012, 4:31 pm
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Feb 21 2012, 03:41 PM)
An odd question..!!? Actually it's you who need apps. GNex only accomodate your needs :-P
I want to actually track my call time so that I may manage free calls and stuff. I m not sure whether gnex would help or I will require any 3rd party apps.
This post has been edited by gurpreetsingh: Feb 21 2012, 04:31 PM
I want to actually track my call time so that I may manage free calls and stuff. I m not sure whether gnex would help or I will require any 3rd party apps.
If you need to track the summary of the calls/sms/data plans.
I can recommend you droidstats. It can keep track your limits.
Do you guys think that a kernel will run better and smoother the longer you use it?
I found that if a kernel that is newly flashed, it actually perform below it's full potential. After using it for weeks, the kernel actually is better in terms speed and smoothness. At least this is what the benchmark score is telling me...
Just received my SGP Neo Hybrid case today. Its a great case but the microusb charging cable cannot plug all the way in n blocked by the case. So the cable kinda loose, not as describe by the review on the 1st page.
My gnex still naked...so far screen is clean and clear from scratches (touch wood)... gonna use the rearth case sp... if the sp bharia one then i think i gonna buy xo skin.... scare duno apply only ><
Just received my SGP Neo Hybrid case today. Its a great case but the microusb charging cable cannot plug all the way in n blocked by the case. So the cable kinda loose, not as describe by the review on the 1st page.
I have no problem or anyone here have problemwith the USB plug with neo hybrid. It's defective or you using diff USB cable?
Just received my SGP Neo Hybrid case today. Its a great case but the microusb charging cable cannot plug all the way in n blocked by the case. So the cable kinda loose, not as describe by the review on the 1st page.
Bro. Take note. Me too experienced that. But it's not the casing. You just need to press it harder. There's a soft click noise. Haha. It's fit fit wan. Chillax. Cheers for neo hybrid user.
Added on February 21, 2012, 7:53 pm
QUOTE(stormaker @ Feb 21 2012, 11:48 AM)
Any of u have tried to press the back cover ard the camera area ? Mine when press, its go down a little bit n it is making some noise.
QUOTE(Cannibal @ Feb 21 2012, 11:50 AM)
yes mine too. i try not to press but i do it everytime, it is in my DNA already
It's completely normal. Haha. Addicting too.
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 21 2012, 07:53 PM
Bro. Take note. Me too experienced that. But it's not the casing. You just need to press it harder. There's a soft click noise. Haha. It's fit fit wan. Chillax. Cheers for neo hybrid user.
Added on February 21, 2012, 7:53 pm It's completely normal. Haha. Addicting too.
Hows AOKP battery life doing? Anyone care to enlighten me a little?
And do I have to flash kernels?
Battery life is subjective, test the ROM on your own
Kernel is optional, if you feel the kernel from the ROM is not good enough, you can choose depending on what you want
From what I know morfic had the highest bench Mark and James Bond is easy on battery, have not test it myself though as I'm on 2 weeks with AOKP and only 2 days with apex kernel now.
I have no problem or anyone here have problemwith the USB plug with neo hybrid. It's defective or you using diff USB cable?
Im using the ori usb cable that come with it.
QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 21 2012, 07:50 PM)
Bro. Take note. Me too experienced that. But it's not the casing. You just need to press it harder. There's a soft click noise. Haha. It's fit fit wan. Chillax. Cheers for neo hybrid user.
Took ur advise n pushed harder, n u re right, it manage to go in, n it super tight. Thanks bro ! Thought its having same problem with my other case, no matter how hard i push, it will never go in.
My gnex still naked...so far screen is clean and clear from scratches (touch wood)... gonna use the rearth case sp... if the sp bharia one then i think i gonna buy xo skin.... scare duno apply only ><
Keep it naked bro.. gnex screen is oleophobic some more.. Just as long u dont keep ur gnex together with ur car key/coins in ur pocket, u shud be fine.. If ur that worry, im sure u'd be very careful on how u handle ur phone.. that paranoia alone will reduce the possibilty ur screen to get scratches..
My previous xperia x10 dont use SP..after a year, i can barely see any scratches.. so gnex with a better screen shud handle things even better...
Battery life is subjective, test the ROM on your own
Kernel is optional, if you feel the kernel from the ROM is not good enough, you can choose depending on what you want
From what I know morfic had the highest bench Mark and James Bond is easy on battery, have not test it myself though as I'm on 2 weeks with AOKP and only 2 days with apex kernel now.
So what does a kernel do actually? The english way..
QUOTE(abundai @ Feb 21 2012, 08:53 PM)
Keep it naked bro.. gnex screen is oleophobic some more.. Just as long u dont keep ur gnex together with ur car key/coins in ur pocket, u shud be fine.. If ur that worry, im sure u'd be very careful on how u handle ur phone.. that paranoia alone will reduce the possibilty ur screen to get scratches..
My previous xperia x10 dont use SP..after a year, i can barely see any scratches.. so gnex with a better screen shud handle things even better...
Yea... I wont put my car keys with my phone...keys on the left pocket and phone on the right. XD so far after seeing uncle benny reply i was convinced that the naked screen alone is quite tough. Although i will still apply the free sp from the rearth pack when it reaches
So what does a kernel do actually? The english way.. Yea... I wont put my car keys with my phone...keys on the left pocket and phone on the right. XD so far after seeing uncle benny reply i was convinced that the naked screen alone is quite tough. Although i will still apply the free sp from the rearth pack when it reaches
man i suggest you to google! in english, its the central component of an operating system its basically the medium to allow the hardware and the software to talk to each other
Keep it naked bro.. gnex screen is oleophobic some more.. Just as long u dont keep ur gnex together with ur car key/coins in ur pocket, u shud be fine.. If ur that worry, im sure u'd be very careful on how u handle ur phone.. that paranoia alone will reduce the possibilty ur screen to get scratches..
My previous xperia x10 dont use SP..after a year, i can barely see any scratches.. so gnex with a better screen shud handle things even better...
have you heard of the oleophobic coating wearing off after awhile?
man i suggest you to google! in english, its the central component of an operating system its basically the medium to allow the hardware and the software to talk to each other
I did.. thats why the english way hahahaha. I see, so as long as its working fine and all that I don't necessary have to flash it do I?
Im using the ori usb cable that come with it. Took ur advise n pushed harder, n u re right, it manage to go in, n it super tight. Thanks bro ! Thought its having same problem with my other case, no matter how hard i push, it will never go in.
Do you guys think that a kernel will run better and smoother the longer you use it?
I found that if a kernel that is newly flashed, it actually perform below it's full potential. After using it for weeks, the kernel actually is better in terms speed and smoothness. At least this is what the benchmark score is telling me...
i think franco kernel is still the best in battery life. Tested most kernels on xdadeveloper, still franco has the best battery life. for ROM...APEX and AOKP are both good. I am now using AOKP M3 and waiting APEX to be updated.
i dun see xeactorz on the proud owner list...when will it be...
QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 21 2012, 10:41 PM)
He said by this week.
nope, need keep convince my parents because they yesterday say so expensive, unless drop until 1.5k, lol nexus phone is hard to drop even s2 now also around 1.8k ori == or my current phone spoil then buy it else, get good result in this semester final exam then can buy any price of the phone you want =_=
i dun see xeactorz on the proud owner list...when will it be...
QUOTE(FuNks @ Feb 21 2012, 10:41 PM)
He said by this week.
he said that his parent thinks its too expensive since he still has his LG and S2, so not anytime soon i guess....
QUOTE(AlphaBeta @ Feb 21 2012, 10:44 PM)
i think franco kernel is still the best in battery life. Tested most kernels on xdadeveloper, still franco has the best battery life. for ROM...APEX and AOKP are both good. I am now using AOKP M3 and waiting APEX to be updated.
hahaha....so fast you tested all?? i will let it run for like 2 weeks to see how its performance for my current Apex i am a bit skeptical about franco because his is a nightly build. so i will leave it for the time being until its not a nightly
As long as one is happy on battery life with your present rom/kernel , than stick to it. Do not be influenced by others. As each person use the phone differently, the other user experience is different from yours. Just like asking which is best rom or best kernel is same like asking which is the best smartphone, best car within your budget range
Was browsing through some pages on Galaxy Nexus and i found this guy have this windows mobile desktop visualization.. It is nice and i do it on my Nexus too... Here is the SS i took..
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Feb 21 2012, 10:52 PM)
yea you are right, but can't tahan with this sexy GNex
Set your phone to download mode and tell your parents, my LG spoiled... cannot turn on. How... the show pity kitty face like puss in boots. They sure buy for you
he said that his parent thinks its too expensive since he still has his LG and S2, so not anytime soon i guess.... hahaha....so fast you tested all?? i will let it run for like 2 weeks to see how its performance for my current Apex i am a bit skeptical about franco because his is a nightly build. so i will leave it for the time being until its not a nightly
test it for youself. I am on 16 even though now latest is 18. You dont need to keep updating it if there is no problem.
Set your phone to download mode and tell your parents, my LG spoiled... cannot turn on. How... the show pity kitty face like puss in boots. They sure buy for you
LOL, I'm being bad to teach how to lie
lol i dunno how to go into download mode, know how to go emergency mode should be same with download mode and just google it, can't found how to go into download mode, should be the emergency mode but after bought GNex they say why can turn on already, then i should say i found solution ?? and not they buy for me, is using own money buy pity kitty face ?? no, but will complain about no phone to use bla bla bla, something related phone spoil, lol
This post has been edited by XeactorZ: Feb 21 2012, 11:06 PM
yea you are right, but can't tahan with this sexy GNex
hahaha, even if you dont have GNex, you are always welcome here
QUOTE(t3n @ Feb 21 2012, 10:55 PM)
Was browsing through some pages on Galaxy Nexus and i found this guy have this windows mobile desktop visualization.. It is nice and i do it on my Nexus too... Here is the SS i took..
test it for youself. I am on 16 even though now latest is 18. You dont need to keep updating it if there is no problem.
yeah, will test it once im done with apex just to satisfy my flashing habit....LOL nowadys im sien with skipping rom to rom, i'd mess araound with kernel next i wanna test pikachu's thunderbolt script
noticed no one here actually flashed any theme, though i din found any to my liking in XDA guess i still love the stock ics look
have you heard of the oleophobic coating wearing off after awhile?
yeah.. that happens to IP4 normally over long or heavy usage... but if u put a SP on top of it, it still doesnt fit the purposed of having oleophobic in the first place.. the olephobic layer was made to be used and enjoyed by the owner, not to be protected under a SP... at least thats how i see things la...
for now, i'm quite happy with just using a pouch, BB style... and a ringke slim which i will be getting soon from Sordanny..the only time my screen is exposed is when i take it out other than that, it is kept safe inside the pouch...
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QUOTE(abundai @ Feb 21 2012, 11:12 PM)
yeah.. that happens to IP4 normally over long or heavy usage... but if u put a SP on top of it, it still doesnt fit the purposed of having oleophobic in the first place.. the olephobic layer was made to be used and enjoyed by the owner, not to be protected under a SP... at least thats how i see things la...
for now, i'm quite happy with just using a pouch, BB style... and a ringke slim which i will be getting soon from Sordanny..the only time my screen is exposed is when i take it out other than that, it is kept safe inside the pouch...
When the Oleophobic layer is worn off, the screen look disgusting. Very Disgusting is like patches on the screen...
1)Download "Desktop visualizer" on the market, its free.
2)Install it then find under widget, u will see a lot desktop visualizer widget there with different size etc 1x1, 2x1, 3x1...
3)Add the widget to your desktop and click on it... A desktop visualizer apps will pop up and u just need to choose your desire pictures and link it with your apps.
Note: Just copy and paste the pictures in your phone, u will be able to view them in the gallery... Have fun You must match the size of the pictures with your widget size.
This post has been edited by t3n: Feb 21 2012, 11:26 PM
yupe...but i only get 1 marco/wide lens instead of 3 lens set...
QUOTE(GearX_SaM @ Feb 21 2012, 09:37 PM)
Nvm la next time becareful abit haha. I only charge a little extra for postage as petrol fees. RM60 for shipping is just too much bro.
as long as the product received is OK then i think i just take this case as future reference... after all i can consider this lesson in life is not too expensive, before i go and buy other dman expensive thing...
think positively!
This post has been edited by im_not_stupid: Feb 21 2012, 11:35 PM
When the Oleophobic layer is worn off, the screen look disgusting. Very Disgusting is like patches on the screen...
"IF" that happens, then that would be a good reason for me to buy an XO skins cos it can fill in those gaps and scratches, rite?
till then, i'll keep it naked and safe inside me pouch.. i'll report back when i do see the oleo layer wears off... hopefully not anytime soon... heheh...
1)Download "Desktop visualizer" on the market, its free.
2)Install it then find under widget, u will see a lot desktop visualizer widget there with different size etc 1x1, 2x1, 3x1...
3)Add the widget to your desktop and click on it... A desktop visualizer apps will pop up and u just need to choose your desire pictures and link it with your apps.
Note: Just copy and paste the pictures in your phone, u will be able to view them in the gallery... Have fun You must match the size of the pictures with your widget size.
"IF" that happens, then that would be a good reason for me to buy an XO skins cos it can fill in those gaps and scratches, rite?
till then, i'll keep it naked and safe inside me pouch.. i'll report back when i do see the oleo layer wears off... hopefully not anytime soon... heheh...
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QUOTE(abundai @ Feb 21 2012, 11:31 PM)
"IF" that happens, then that would be a good reason for me to buy an XO skins cos it can fill in those gaps and scratches, rite?
till then, i'll keep it naked and safe inside me pouch.. i'll report back when i do see the oleo layer wears off... hopefully not anytime soon... heheh...
Your sweat + oil might peel the oleophobic layer it never last long, maximum is like 4~6 months unless you NEVER touch your display or wear gloves. XO skins only fill 95% of wore screen. I never believe that, because inner layer is damage and even you place another layer on top of it. You will see rainbow lines, which no one likes it.
Better be safe rather then feel sorry and regretful, don't damage your display.
Your sweat + oil might peel the oleophobic layer it never last long, maximum is like 4~6 months unless you NEVER touch your display or wear gloves. XO skins only fill 95% of wore screen. I never believe that, because inner layer is damage and even you place another layer on top of it. You will see rainbow lines, which no one likes it.
Better be safe rather then feel sorry and regretful, don't damage your display.
agree with droid13579, but each to their own opinion xD IMHO, SP easier and cheaper to replace than the glass just treat it like the windshield of cars, car windows also got tint treatment
I think my olephobic coating sp (sgp ultra oleophobic) already worn off. After around 1.5 weeks usage of swiping and tapping the screen without leaving any oily fingerprint, finally today my screen have a lot of smudge and fingerprint.
Will replace the oleo sp with new one since sgp give 2 sp in a single package. After that, thinking to get ultra optics sgp sp.
It's not gonna help you much, temporary coating is useless for daily use. Don't forget we touch-screen users always abuse the screen. I prefer get a SP than a marker pen...
It doesn't prevent you from daily abuse like swipe micro hairline scratches...
QUOTE(calmshot @ Feb 21 2012, 11:44 PM)
I think my olephobic coating sp (sgp ultra oleophobic) already worn off. After around 1.5 weeks usage of swiping and tapping the screen without leaving any oily fingerprint, finally today my screen have a lot of smudge and fingerprint.
Will replace the oleo sp with new one since sgp give 2 sp in a single package. After that, thinking to get ultra optics sgp sp.
SGP oleophobic is quite terrible product, don't get it next time. But ultra optics haven't release for GNex, or get a wet SP...
Try boxwave, martinfields (clear SP) if you want something new. They were good but not friendly with curve screen...
This post has been edited by droid13579: Feb 21 2012, 11:54 PM
what kind of special cases? i seen pretty much every cases that is sold for GNex
Added on February 21, 2012, 11:54 pm
QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 21 2012, 11:52 PM)
It's not gonna help you much, temporary coating is useless for daily use. Don't forget we touch-screen users always abuse the screen. I prefer get a SP than a marker pen...
It doesn't prevent you from daily abuse like swipe micro hairline scratches...
true that, i'm refering to the gnex users who prefer nekkid screen =p
This post has been edited by nitewish: Feb 21 2012, 11:54 PM
It's not gonna help you much, temporary coating is useless for daily use. Don't forget we touch-screen users always abuse the screen. I prefer get a SP than a marker pen...
It doesn't prevent you from daily abuse like swipe micro hairline scratches... SGP oleophobic is quite terrible product, don't get it next time. But ultra optics haven't release for GNex, or get a wet SP...
Try boxwave, martinfields (clear SP) if you want something new. They were good but not friendly with curve screen...
Ic, thanks for the info bro. For a meantime, just get a cheap matte sp first until ultra optics release for gnex. Im not a fan of wet sp btw.
my advice is it is better to have your screen protected by sp unless you're very careful type of guy or using a flip case because my screen already got scratches, and believe it or not it is because i carelessly put my laundry basket (made from plastic only!) on my phone while charging, i non stop cursing myself after the incident, everyday wish i could turn back time when looking at the ugly line with rainbow pixel but it's too late, yes maybe a key or penknife may not cause scratch other polished glass also like that, but it can get scratched by coarse tiny particle, just try to rub it with a grain of sand to believe it
This post has been edited by Molotov Cocktail: Feb 22 2012, 12:52 AM
Your sweat + oil might peel the oleophobic layer it never last long, maximum is like 4~6 months unless you NEVER touch your display or wear gloves. XO skins only fill 95% of wore screen. I never believe that, because inner layer is damage and even you place another layer on top of it. You will see rainbow lines, which no one likes it.
Better be safe rather then feel sorry and regretful, don't damage your display.
4 to 6 months? Wow.. a device cost 2k have a screen lifetime that short? I didnt know that..
Anyway, i rarely swipe my finger on the screen when its wet or oily.. i always keep it clean..shouldnt that extend the life of my oleo layer by a few months at least? Cos sweat n oil is the main culprit, rite?
Added on February 22, 2012, 12:54 am
QUOTE(Molotov Cocktail @ Feb 22 2012, 12:46 AM)
my advice is it is better to have your screen protected by sp unless you're very careful type of guy or using a flip case because my screen already got scratches, and believe it or not it is because i carelessly put my laundry basket (made from plastic only!) on my phone while charging, i non stop cursing myself after the incident, everyday wish i could turn back time when looking at the ugly line with rainbow pixel but it's too late, yes maybe a key or penknife may not cause scratch other polished glass also like that, but it can get scratched by coarse tiny particle, just try to rub it with a grain of sand to believe it
Ugly line n rainbow pixel? Mind sharing a pic? Im curious onthe rainbow pixel ...
This post has been edited by abundai: Feb 22 2012, 12:54 AM
yup... using sgp SGP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Leather Case Crumena Pouch Series. sgp
I bought it from ebay. High quality leather pouch.
Bro I already have the ringke slim case and looking for pouch only. This would have been fit if I had not been using ringke right? or still can use?
I m actually looking for something that could reduce the dust intake because I use public transport.
Added on February 22, 2012, 1:00 am
QUOTE(Molotov Cocktail @ Feb 22 2012, 12:46 AM)
my advice is it is better to have your screen protected by sp unless you're very careful type of guy or using a flip case because my screen already got scratches, and believe it or not it is because i carelessly put my laundry basket (made from plastic only!) on my phone while charging, i non stop cursing myself after the incident, everyday wish i could turn back time when looking at the ugly line with rainbow pixel but it's too late, yes maybe a key or penknife may not cause scratch other polished glass also like that, but it can get scratched by coarse tiny particle, just try to rub it with a grain of sand to believe it
benny will never agree with you because he has shown all kind of demos to his friends. But I m sure if he tries dust/tiny glass particles which may come through daily usage it will definitely scratch the screen. But on his side the way he handles could be different ....but I always insist to take precaution.
Added on February 22, 2012, 1:01 amI have reached my FUP and my one apps was downloading and still downloading with 0 speed. I know reboot will help but how do we cancel such downloads in between?
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New user reporting in Hopefully this would last with me longer than the other phone I've used. Within 3 months, I've bought, tried & explored, sell it back, and buy other phone My lost? Don't dare to calculate
last time my nephew had drawn pattern so many times that it messed up everything. I had to reflash again because ICS had a bug it does not recover if your internet is not ON. I think there must be a way to stop such thing again by allowing the pattern try numerous number of times. Any one has idea? I tried checking.
lazy to flash to custom rom. with official rom, it can last me around 25 hours with WIFI and 3G
i agree... last time i was a flashaholic too.. always trying new rom... 1-3 rom a week at least... now on ICS, i still dont see the need to root or flash custom rom... cos stock rom is smooth enuf for me.. no complain yet..
how long a battery can last is very subjective too... "normal usage" may vary from 1 person to another....
new owner who cant stop playing with a new toy tend to get a lot less batt life.. but it will improve once they got bored cos they use the phone less...
for me, as as long as the battery can last before i reach home at the end of the day, thats good enuf...
Added on February 22, 2012, 1:12 pm
QUOTE(im_not_stupid @ Feb 22 2012, 12:55 PM)
mind to share the batt stat screenshot? mine can't really last that long
i have a tip... before u go to sleep, fully charge ur phone... switch off wifi or 3g, then go to sleep... next morning, u'll get at least 8 hours of battery life.. by then , u'd probaly have around 90-92% left... then thru out the day, go to work or class (which ever)... dont play too much games... if u need to browse internet, use a laptop... mobile browsing is only when ur on the go/road.. use 2G more.. a bit slow, but u can still do FB/Tweet/Foursquare... brightness at lowest possible..
when u reach home, i bet u can reach 20hours easily...
This post has been edited by abundai: Feb 22 2012, 01:12 PM
Mod, tolong add my name to user list boleh kah? Have been lurker in the Gnex threads for quite long dy though...
Actually I had a little frustrating experience with my Nexus, which I hope I won't have to go through ever again.
I had actually bought the phone on 14 Jan. Ori SME set. Then I discovered the earpiece above the screen had a crackling noise during calls the next day. Confirmed hardware problem (not signal or software problem). Got worse on 16 Jan morning. Returned the damn thing to the shop on 16 Jan afternoon. The shop boss said try to get replacement unit for me. I said, "OK! Good!". But he say that time no stock. See how. Damn. No new Nexus for CNY.
No stock, no stock, no stock until I get a phone call on 31 Jan (or 1 Feb, can't really remember). Guy said my phone was repaired under warranty instead of being replaced. SME refused to replace. Ok loh. No prob. So long as dun have that bloody crackling sound again. Went to pick up the phone that same day.
Guess what, the next day discovered crackling sound still there!!! Knn (pardon my French)!!! Called the phone shop and complain. What the hell... got fixed or not wan! Went back to the shop and complain and show 10 sen face. The shop people call someone at service centre and complain also. I told the shop people to tell the service centre people that customer f*** kaw them. Returned my phone. Then wait wait wait.
Finally I called the shop again on 9 Feb. They said still no news. But the shop boss said that they will replace one unit for me from their own stock, ori SME unit also. Wow. I was thinking should have done that earlier lah! LOL! So quickly fly there and got my replacement unit.
But by now, damn paranoid dy. So was testing my phone since 9 Feb just in case gotta return once again!!! But luckily, so far so good. That's why now only "reporting in". Haha!
Sorry for my long winded story. But it is not totally tcss or spam. Would like to share the earpiece problem that I had which started all my shit. I googled and googled about it. Problem doesn't seem to be that common but it has happened to other users elsewhere. Cheers.
This post has been edited by jpaq: Feb 22 2012, 01:35 PM
i have a tip... before u go to sleep, fully charge ur phone... switch off wifi or 3g, then go to sleep... next morning, u'll get at least 8 hours of battery life.. by then , u'd probaly have around 90-92% left... then thru out the day, go to work or class (which ever)... dont play too much games... if u need to browse internet, use a laptop... mobile browsing is only when ur on the go/road.. use 2G more.. a bit slow, but u can still do FB/Tweet/Foursquare... brightness at lowest possible..
when u reach home, i bet u can reach 20hours easily...
its a way to extend the batt life but feel like no fun using GNex anymore... maybe can find few days to try and test
I turn on aeroplane mode before going to sleep lol. Also a way to prolong your phone if you don't want leave it on the charger overnight after fully charge
I turn on aeroplane mode before going to sleep lol. Also a way to prolong your phone if you don't want leave it on the charger overnight after fully charge
Better buy a spare battery rather than suffer/lost the enjoyment of using Google flagship phone. :-P
Was browsing through some pages on Galaxy Nexus and i found this guy have this windows mobile desktop visualization.. It is nice and i do it on my Nexus too... Here is the SS i took..
Thanks guys for the tips... But I'm in stock rom now...not planning to flash any custom rom at the moment... now i know the keyword for this already, I'll search for it now, Thanks.
RM150 is quite expensive for a case actually. But if it is on par with the likes of ringke,sgp, case mate, you might have a chance selling it. Really want to see picture though
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QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 21 2012, 11:52 PM)
It's not gonna help you much, temporary coating is useless for daily use. Don't forget we touch-screen users always abuse the screen. I prefer get a SP than a marker pen...
It doesn't prevent you from daily abuse like swipe micro hairline scratches... SGP oleophobic is quite terrible product, don't get it next time. But ultra optics haven't release for GNex, or get a wet SP...
Try boxwave, martinfields (clear SP) if you want something new. They were good but not friendly with curve screen...
Hi.
How about the matte type? I m getting one as it really tahan lasok and anti finger ...
For those who are using sgp neo hybrid. How is the fit? And does it look an feel bulky on ur hand?
It's bulkier den.stock. But with full protection.
QUOTE(xxdooyo @ Feb 22 2012, 07:00 PM)
RM150 is quite expensive for a case actually. But if it is on par with the likes of ringke,sgp, case mate, you might have a chance selling it. Really want to see picture though
How about the matte type? I m getting one as it really tahan lasok and anti finger ...
Go naked always the best except if you had to use a hard point pen like GNote. My GNex is totally naked..no SP no casing..!! FTW... But my GNote got tons of casing coz it's white in colour and had to use SP because of the SPen :-(
Go naked always the best except if you had to use a hard point pen like GNote. My GNex is totally naked..no SP no casing..!! FTW... But my GNote got tons of casing coz it's white in colour and had to use SP because of the SPen :-(
It will get minor scratches that your naked eye can't always notice.
its a way to extend the batt life but feel like no fun using GNex anymore... maybe can find few days to try and test
Well.. if u play games often, any smartphone also cannot tahan more than 10 hours.. typical charge cycle is before u go to sleep evry nite.. Which is why i dont really bother testing this n that kernel.. Cos at the end of the day, i'd still charge my phone before i sleep daily..no diff also..
how come my navigation says it does not work in malaysia?
By default Google navigation does not work in malaysia. You need to use brut map mods to use that (which im not sure is the brutmap working with ics). Other than that u can use 3rd party navigation system such sygic, wave , etc...
QUOTE(NXaqua @ Feb 22 2012, 09:22 PM)
Despite after using Desire then Defy then Atrix , I still have not learn to root or flash But I still like Android based platform.
Battery life last me from 6am to 7pm which for me is acceptable. If outstation I will carry Usb car charger... :-)
Im rooting and flashing not to get good batt life, but to get better performance, additional features ui and function (such remove the search bar, add additional navi button, auto hide navi bar, change navi color, change theme, toggle at notification, full nand backup, hotplug dual core to single core, etc...), and the most important thing for flashing is to have fun ....
Latest franco kernel now able to oc to 1.65ghz
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Feb 22 2012, 07:29 PM)
Hi.
How about the matte type? I m getting one as it really tahan lasok and anti finger ...
Seriously, matte types are quite spoil your beautiful 720P display. You not gonna downgrade into 480p or 360p display quality...
Wipe the screen with shirt is WAY better than having a grain display...
Matte is super easy to get micro scratch than clear because the hardness also when you view under the sun or good lightning condition. Matte sucks alot...
Matte is expensive than Clear but the price you paid isn't worth you get. You still get smudges after all..
Even SGP ultra optics which consist of micro array lens to give more light into so won't get dark display(Which currently use on my Nexus S) still look DIRTY even it's anti matte, i still need to wipe the screen... still look wash out under then sun...
NO more SGP >.> excluding it's Crystal Clear which is the best product for SGP line...
This post has been edited by droid13579: Feb 22 2012, 10:18 PM
guys many people wants to have a look at gnex..but sometimes we have confidential data on sms/calls/emails that we can not hand over to them for even 2 mins.... do you guys use any apps to protect the phone? I know it will be tough to enter the password everytime for apps but right now I have to put something to hide personal stuff.
lol, not sure about game data. can check those options there. how u gone so far? omg. wads ur secret? strength?
Hahaha... just up strength and speed.. repel and double damage leave at low level.... arrow at level 1 is enough. Magic pump ice only... and also pump max mana.. the rest is up to your aiming skills
QUOTE(phantomash @ Feb 22 2012, 08:33 PM)
yes it will backup apps data
Alright thanks! Will try the aokl rom.... Free titanuum backup also can backup apps data right?
guys many people wants to have a look at gnex..but sometimes we have confidential data on sms/calls/emails that we can not hand over to them for even 2 mins.... do you guys use any apps to protect the phone? I know it will be tough to enter the password everytime for apps but right now I have to put something to hide personal stuff.
Smart app protecter?
This post has been edited by rayzel: Feb 22 2012, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(droid13579 @ Feb 22 2012, 10:17 PM)
Seriously, matte types are quite spoil your beautiful 720P display. You not gonna downgrade into 480p or 360p display quality...
Wipe the screen with shirt is WAY better than having a grain display...
Matte is super easy to get micro scratch than clear because the hardness also when you view under the sun or good lightning condition. Matte sucks alot...
Matte is expensive than Clear but the price you paid isn't worth you get. You still get smudges after all..
Even SGP ultra optics which consist of micro array lens to give more light into so won't get dark display(Which currently use on my Nexus S) still look DIRTY even it's anti matte, i still need to wipe the screen... still look wash out under then sun...
NO more SGP >.> excluding it's Crystal Clear which is the best product for SGP line...
By default Google navigation does not work in malaysia. You need to use brut map mods to use that (which im not sure is the brutmap working with ics). Other than that u can use 3rd party navigation system such sygic, wave , etc... Im rooting and flashing not to get good batt life, but to get better performance, additional features ui and function (such remove the search bar, add additional navi button, auto hide navi bar, change navi color, change theme, toggle at notification, full nand backup, hotplug dual core to single core, etc...), and the most important thing for flashing is to have fun ....
Latest franco kernel now able to oc to 1.65ghz
Bro, which rom are you using right now? I'm on apex but interested in auto hide navi bar function you mentioned. Apex don't seem to have it. How does the auto hide function anyway
Bro, which rom are you using right now? I'm on apex but interested in auto hide navi bar function you mentioned. Apex don't seem to have it. How does the auto hide function anyway
Currently im on apex too. The latest aokp built 25 http://forum.aokp.co/ have the function to hide navi bar. Already download it, will flash it this weekend.
This post has been edited by calmshot: Feb 22 2012, 11:15 PM
i have a tip... before u go to sleep, fully charge ur phone... switch off wifi or 3g, then go to sleep... next morning, u'll get at least 8 hours of battery life.. by then , u'd probaly have around 90-92% left... then thru out the day, go to work or class (which ever)... dont play too much games... if u need to browse internet, use a laptop... mobile browsing is only when ur on the go/road.. use 2G more.. a bit slow, but u can still do FB/Tweet/Foursquare... brightness at lowest possible..
when u reach home, i bet u can reach 20hours easily...
My battery left 98% or 97% after 8 hours sleep... Yours seems to drain some more battery
no T_T wah tied with U 2years, but its line only good in certain area >< nowadays keep convince my parents
and i no idea how to see its plan confusing @@ example for u28, at least pay RM2421 ??? the EPP is for phone price right ??
For U28, registration payment is RM1749 only, which is also the phone's price as there's no upfront payment. At the same time, this would be your EPP payment. In short, you are paying your monthly fee of RM28/month for up to 24 months while your phone only cost you RM1749 (RM350 savings).
For U28, registration payment is RM1749 only, which is also the phone's price as there's no upfront payment. At the same time, this would be your EPP payment. In short, you are paying your monthly fee of RM28/month for up to 24 months while your phone only cost you RM1749 (RM350 savings).
Waa.so cheap. 1g or 3GB?
Added on February 23, 2012, 1:01 am
QUOTE(Harddisk @ Feb 23 2012, 12:56 AM)
For U28, registration payment is RM1749 only, which is also the phone's price as there's no upfront payment. At the same time, this would be your EPP payment. In short, you are paying your monthly fee of RM28/month for up to 24 months while your phone only cost you RM1749 (RM350 savings).
Waa.so cheap. 1g or 3GB?
This post has been edited by FuNks: Feb 23 2012, 01:01 AM
the pro version has a very good option. Set timer for the lock. So can lock during office time.
im using pro version and only enable it when hp not in my pocket..especially when i will leave it on office table during work.. did set timer to lock during certain office time as well..a bit annoying but better safe than sorry...
In case some of you been wondering, mine is yakjuxw set. Prompted for update. Will I be able to flash it to "yakju" ROM after update or I should just ignore the update and flash to yakju straightaway?
Love the response compared to what my SGS on CM9 (this is the best so far for SGS) can offer.
My battery left 98% or 97% after 8 hours sleep... Yours seems to drain some more battery
probably cos i set Pulse and Current to sync in the background... havent really tested in airplane mode cos i dont really care how fast the battery drains actually.. 1% per hour is normal for me on stock kernel.. no modified kernel, no undervolt, no deepsleep bla bla bla.. at the end of each day, as long as my phone can survive under "my" normal usage, thats good enuf... plus, i still gonna end up charging it before i go sleep at nite, no matter how many % is left..
i will worry only when battery drain more than 10% in an hour during idle
I repeat my question posted twice again before: anyone play Street Fighter IV HD for android? I managed to install and launch the game but get FC after a while... please share if you anyone found solution, thx
This post has been edited by djlah: Feb 23 2012, 10:33 AM
By default Google navigation does not work in malaysia. You need to use brut map mods to use that (which im not sure is the brutmap working with ics). Other than that u can use 3rd party navigation system such sygic, wave , etc...
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...&postcount=2046 I installed on my stock Nexus and is working perfectly. No root needed. Just install like any user app. But there will be 2 sets of Maps and Navigation icons appearing in your apps drawer (one default and one for the one you just installed). Make sure you open the correct one! This is version 6.2.0 modded by "miloytyn".
I tried a 6.2.0 by "ownhere" and the latest 6.3.0 also by "ownhere". Did not work. Keeps force closing when you try to navigate to somewhere.
Added on February 23, 2012, 10:23 am
QUOTE(gurpreetsingh @ Feb 22 2012, 10:29 PM)
guys many people wants to have a look at gnex..but sometimes we have confidential data on sms/calls/emails that we can not hand over to them for even 2 mins.... do you guys use any apps to protect the phone? I know it will be tough to enter the password everytime for apps but right now I have to put something to hide personal stuff.
Go to the Market and try "Application Protector"...
This post has been edited by jpaq: Feb 23 2012, 10:24 AM
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...&postcount=2046 I installed on my stock Nexus and is working perfectly. No root needed. Just install like any user app. But there will be 2 sets of Maps and Navigation icons appearing in your apps drawer (one default and one for the one you just installed). Make sure you open the correct one! This is version 6.2.0 modded by "miloytyn".
I tried a 6.2.0 by "ownhere" and the latest 6.3.0 also by "ownhere". Did not work. Keeps force closing when you try to navigate to somewhere.
phantomash i think this 1 can put in 1st page for non root user to use map navi..
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...&postcount=2046 I installed on my stock Nexus and is working perfectly. No root needed. Just install like any user app. But there will be 2 sets of Maps and Navigation icons appearing in your apps drawer (one default and one for the one you just installed). Make sure you open the correct one! This is version 6.2.0 modded by "miloytyn".
I tried a 6.2.0 by "ownhere" and the latest 6.3.0 also by "ownhere". Did not work. Keeps force closing when you try to navigate to somewhere.
Added on February 23, 2012, 10:23 am
Go to the Market and try "Application Protector"...
thought of sharing this apex kernel is no good for my AOKP M3 it gets laggy when i load it with loads of apps and games i did not get any batt improvement at all
thought of sharing this apex kernel is no good for my AOKP M3 it gets laggy when i load it with loads of apps and games i did not get any batt improvement at all
Noticed the same scenario too. Might just have to monitor the battery stats for few days before flash my GNex again.
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